CONFUCIOUS EASTERN PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

Background Chinese name : Kung Tze @ Kung Fu Tze Latinized by early Jesuit missionaries into Confucious. One of the greatest and most popular thinker and educationist of China. Places lots of stress on the importance of education. Born in Qufu, Shandong Province, in 551 BC. Passed away at the age of 73 in 479BC. His teachings were compiled and preserved in the famous Lunyu or Analects by his diciples.

 Many Eastern and Western commentators, Confucius's teaching may be considered a Chinese example of humanism.

Confucious Definition of Education Education nurtures the good behaviour in man through the following practices ; good manners, consideration, respect for our elders, love those younger than us as well as loyalty to and love for the King and country. Confucius created a guide to proper behavior based on ethical, or moral, principles. He placed the family and the good of society above the interests of the individual.

He also stressed loyalty, courtesy, hard work, and service.

Confcucious Philosophy of Education

Concept Of Education

Role of the

Confucious Philosophy of Education

Goals Of Education

Teacher

curriculum

Western Traditional Philosophy of Education Perennialism fixed and do not change Education should focus on the search and dissemination of knowledge which is fixed. Human beings by nature, have universal characteristics which are constant. One of these is rationality which must be nurtured from young whilst we are still schooling. Background Essentialism Started as a systematic educational movement in the 1930s. It is actually originated from realism and idealism. Essentialists believe that there is knowledge and skills that need to be taught to our pupil. This school stresses on what an individual needs to know in order to become a productive person. These basics can change from time to

Concept

time. Essentialism is said to be both practical and pragmatic

Education is for teaching universal knowledge and values which are everlasting and not constrained by time limits. Critical subjects to be given due to- humanities and literature A teacher is considered a learned and authorized expert in education and knowledge. His responsibility is to deliver knowledge and discipline his pupil.

Educational Goals

To teach factual information which needs to be learnt, appreciated and stored by our pupils as well as how to appreciate culture.

Focus

Focus on curriculum which are the basic skills such as reading, writing and arithmetic(3R). - Teacher is regarded as an authority in the teaching and learning in the classroom.

Modern Western Philosophy of Education

Progessivism

Modern Western Philosophy of Education

Reconstructivism

Existensialism

PROGESSIVISM
Concept: Humans are capable of adapting to change. Education goals: Produce individuals who are ready to face changes in their daily lives.

Focus Curriculum: choice of subjects according to individual interest. Teacher: facilitator & manager* Teaching method: inductive* Pupils: active seekers of knowledge*

Progressivism: EMPHASIS on experience

RECONSTRUCTIVISM Concept: school is a platform for building new society Goals: lays the foundation for a new cultural pattern. Focus

Curriculum: social science subjects Teacher: agents of change Teaching method: pupil-centred Pupils: have the courage to try and be active Emphasis on societal reform Reconstructivism *emphasizes the importance of changing for the better existing social structures. Emphasis on societal reform

EXISTENSIALISM Concept: Human beings are responsible for themselves Goals: Not outlined Focus: existence of humans and their emotions, actions, responsibilities, and thoughts Curriculum: aesthetics & philosophy Teacher: knowledge catalyst Teaching method: activity-centred and pupil centred. Pupils: active recipients of knowledge