PRAGMATISM in Philosophy of Education
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The document presents an online workshop on pragmatism in the philosophy of education, exploring key figures like Charles Pierce, William James, and John Dewey. It outlines the aims, characteristics, and methods of a pragmatist curriculum, emphasizing utility, flexibility, and real-life relevance. Additionally, it discusses fundamental principles of pragmatism, including pluralism, emphasis on change, and individualism, stressing the importance of adapting education to individual needs.
PRAGMATISM in Philosophy of Education
- 1. ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD ONLINE WORKSHOP - JUL/AUG. 2020 PRAGMATISM in Philosophy of Education CC 8609 - B.Ed. Presented by: Ch. M. Ashraf [email protected] https://www.slideshare.net/RizwanDuhdra Telegram: https://t.me/duhdra
- 3. PRAGMATISM Introduction • Charles pierce, William James and John Dewey originated primarily pragmatism movement in philosophy. • pragmatic means dealing with matters according to their practical significance or immediate importance. • The term pragmatism has been derived from the Greek term 'pragma' which means "use". • Here "use" is the criteria of reality 3 By:Ch.M.Ashraf https://www.slideshare.net/RizwanDuhdra
- 4. PRAGMATISM Aims of Education 1. To develop child's powers and abilities keeping in view individual differences, no definite principle is laid down in this regard. 2. To create an atmosphere for the child to be active. 3. To play a role for awakening the human generation. 4. To inculcate democratic values and ideals in the individuals. 4 By:Ch.M.Ashraf https://www.slideshare.net/RizwanDuhdra
- 5. PRAGMATISM Aims of Education 5. To give freedom to the child to develop his own desires and achieve his ambitions. 6. To prepare the individuals for future life. 7. To develop democratic values and personality of the child. 5 By:Ch.M.Ashraf https://www.slideshare.net/RizwanDuhdra
- 6. PRAGMATISM Curriculum: Curriculum is based upon the following two aspect/ factors. a) Psychological (as per interest and inclinations of the child). b) Social (to enable the individual to play an effective role in social life) 6 By:Ch.M.Ashraf https://www.slideshare.net/RizwanDuhdra
- 7. PRAGMATISM Characteristics of Curriculum 1-Utility: The curriculum imposed on the child must have some utility, based on child’s interest and inclinations. The desire to talk and exchange ideas, Discovery, creation and artistic expression – content of practical expression. 2-Flexibility: Curriculum should be flexible and not pre-determined and rigid capable of accommodating the changes in child's interest etc. 7 By:Ch.M.Ashraf https://www.slideshare.net/RizwanDuhdra
- 8. PRAGMATISM Characteristics of Curriculum 3-Experimental (related to child's contemporary experiences): Teaching of each subject should be related to the content of the child's experiences. 4-Close to Life: The subject should be related to the child's pattern of life at different stages of life. The various subjects in the curriculum should be harmonized. 8 By:Ch.M.Ashraf https://www.slideshare.net/RizwanDuhdra
- 9. PRAGMATISM Educational Method Performance of Actions: The teacher should not stuff the child's mind with his own knowledge and experiences. The activities and the subjects should be related to the child's life. a) Activity method b) Project method c) problem solving method 9 By:Ch.M.Ashraf https://www.slideshare.net/RizwanDuhdra
- 10. PRAGMATISM Educational Method School Organization: Democratic principles Individual differences must be kept in mind The teacher must abstain from imposing his own ideas, interests on the children Aim at enabling the child to became a responsible citizen. 10 By:Ch.M.Ashraf https://www.slideshare.net/RizwanDuhdra
- 11. PRAGMATISM Educational Method Discipline Child’s discipline depends upon the environment in which he lives. Self discipline is a better weapon Get the children involved in such activities that are related to his natural tendencies. 11 By:Ch.M.Ashraf https://www.slideshare.net/RizwanDuhdra
- 12. PRAGMATISM Educational Method Evaluation Child's memory only is not tested but practical application of any learned skill should be examined. 12 By:Ch.M.Ashraf https://www.slideshare.net/RizwanDuhdra
- 13. PRAGMATISM Fundamental Principles of Pragmatism Pluralism: 1. As many worlds as human being. 2. Ultimate reality is not one but many. 3. Truth and aims of life change from time to time. 13 By:Ch.M.Ashraf https://www.slideshare.net/RizwanDuhdra
- 14. PRAGMATISM Fundamental Principles of Pragmatism Emphasis on change: Utilitarianism: Utility is the test of all truth and reality. utility means fulfillment of human needs. Results decide good and evil of ideas, beliefs and actions. Changing aims and values: Everyone should seek aims and values according to his choice and abilities. Old aims and values are not accepted. 14 By:Ch.M.Ashraf https://www.slideshare.net/RizwanDuhdra
- 15. PRAGMATISM Fundamental Principles of Pragmatism Individualism: Lay stress on human freedom. Experimentalism: Activity/experience is a mean to attain the end of knowledge. 15 By:Ch.M.Ashraf https://www.slideshare.net/RizwanDuhdra
- 16. HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING THEORIES REGARDING INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT 16 By:Ch.M.Ashraf https://www.slideshare.net/RizwanDuhdra