INTRODUCTION FORMATION OF THE SOCIETY iv.

If pass, he will be the philosopher

Plato is born from an influential and wealthy Plato believe that an individual being is not self- administrator. The highest position in the
family in Athens during 427 BC. His sufficient and societies are there for a purpose. land where his words will be law.
philosophical career started when he was a The community has to have mutual achievement
student of Socrates. He founded the Academy. for the common good. He said that separation of EDUCATION SYSTEM
functions and specialization of labor are the keys AGE SCHOOL SPECIAL
PLATOS ACADEMY to the establishment of a worthwhile society. DEVELOPMENT/STUDIES
0-3 Infancy Bodily growth, sensory
Originally a public garden in the suburbs of
life, no fear, child reacts
Athens where thinkers gather Division of the State on Specialization of Labor
to pleasure and pain
A university of higher learning that Guardians Small group of citizen
4-6 Nursery Play, fairy tales, nursery
teachers physical science, astronomy, follows virtue concerned with law making
rhymes, myths
mathematics and philosophy of wisdom & determine education
6-13 Elementary Play, poetry, reading &
Method of teaching are based on lectures, Highest intellectual insight
writing, singing and
and exalted moral character
dialogues and seminars. dancing, religion,
Warriors Maintenance of order manners, numbers
follows virtue within the state
WORK RELATED TO EDUCATION 13-16 Instrumental Play the cithara, religious
of courage Standing defense against Music hymns, memorize poetry
The Republic is a Socratic dialogue that discusses any attack
the education necessary to produce a just 16-20 Gymnastics Formal gymnastic &
Artisans Conduct menial work & Military military training
society. Plato termed it paideia, the education of follows virtue Do not possess intellectual 20-30 Sciences Coordination of reasons
the total individual to be an ideal member of the of moderation or moral fitness & habits , interrelating
polis. the physical science
Plato believe that talent was distributed non- 30-35 Dialectic Philosophy, psychology,
PLATOS METAPHYSICS genetically and can be found to children born to sociology, government
Plato said that there is a higher world, all classes, thus giving way for democratic law, education
independent of the world we may experience philosophy. It established a system of selective 35-50 Service to
through our senses. This is of a higher public education. state
unchanging reality of the beautiful, goodness or 50 to Philosophers Higher Philosophy
justice. EDUCATION ACCORDING TO CLASSESS end
The task of education is to live in accordance i. Primary education will be given to all with
with these universal standards. ages 7-20. A test will be given after, if fail ORGANIZATION & CURRICULUM
Elementary
they will be sent to labor in various
PLATOS EPISTEMOLOGY Military Training
occupations. If passed, they will be sent to
3 Sources of Knowledge Higher Education
armed forces.
Knowledge obtain from senses
ii. Successful candidates will be trained
An opinion regarding any object
physically for another 10 years. Another test,
Knowledge through wisdom
The highest goal of education is the if fail, will remain in the army. If passed, will
knowledge of the Good. move to government.
iii. Once in the government, will be extensively
taught in science then another exam.
TEACHING METHODS EDUCATION AS A STATES FUNCTION
Learn by doing Platos polis (state) is essentially an
o With motivation & interest educational community
Socratic method o Education created the state
Storytelling & literature o Education preserve, keep the state
Play intact and defend it
Childrens games o The aim of education is for the
Physical education
Reading, writing, music and arithmetic
service of the state; the guarantor
of happiness of its citizens
PLATOs
OBJECTIVES & FUNCTIONS OF EDUCATION
1. State unity
The child belongs to the state and his
education is the states responsibility
EDUCATIONAL
2. Develop virtue or civic efficiency
3. Establish the rule of reason in the
Education must be compulsory for all

EVALUATION OF PLATOS PHILOSOPHY OF

PHILOSOPHY
growing life of a child EDUCATION
4. Develop aesthetic sensibility
5. Teach children to live in harmony Little education for productive classes
6. The aim of education is human No individual differences
perfection Neglect of literary education
Stress on philosophy
ROLE OF TEACHER
Constant guide to students
Person of high integrity & must possess
high self-worth
Pleasing personality, in-depth Prepared by: Eissa May V. Villanueva
knowledge and professional training
Committed to profession with high In partial fulfillment for Philosophy of
sense of responsibility Education
True role model
True moral life Dr. Virgie Berganio
Practice what is preach

WOMEN EDUCATION
Plato emphasized on women education. He
believes that women should have same physical
and educational training.