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1.
What are the four philosophical foundations of education presented in the pre-
recorded video? Write 3 sentences describing each philosophy. You can go on further
research to widen your understanding about the concept.
* Idealism- it is a mainly based on ideas, true to life experiences and the only worth
knowing. It is believed that the true nature of reality is based on an individual’s idea or
experiences. It is the view that there is no external reality composed of matter and
energy. There are only ideas existing within minds.
* Realism- it refers to the things that exist whether or not the human mind perceives
them. It concerns only the facts and literally only the truth. It doesn’t sugarcoat ideas
but only present what is certain.
* Existentialism- it is a theory that humans have their own control over their own
choices and actions. They have their own understanding and create own meaning based
on their opinion, idea, talent, etc. Also, they can solve problems on their own and able to
face life challenges without the help of others and can be creative in making ideas.
Existentialism in education can help students to be independent in learning.
* Pragmatism- it is an approach to things that focuses on practicality or the logic

response. It aims at developing students through activities and experiences or lessons
that cannot be forgotten and be brought until they get old. It is a way of teaching solving
problems in a practical way rather than complicating further.
2. How are these philosophies of education manifested in the classroom? Explain and
give concrete examples.
Idealism
This philosophy is manifested in the classroom by bringing out the ideas of the students.
They do individual report about a certain topic and let them pinpoint their own
understanding without the help of the teachers. The students build new ideas which can
create new knowledge.
Realism
Realism in the classroom focuses on factual ideas and knowledge. It should be highly
structured and organized and follow certain steps in acquiring knowledge. Teachers
should teach only what are accurate to prevent student from learning untrue ideas.
Realism also focus on writing, reading and arithmetic of the students.
Existentialism
Existentialism in the classroom is when students show their creativity in learning. It is

when they use their abilities on how they will perceive things clearly. It is learning on
their own way and teachers should be aware on how their student cope up knowledge.
By the help of this philosophy, it can effectively help students learn and teachers can
focus on the areas where the student cannot understand. A great example of
existentialism is when students do collaborative activities. They can express their own
ideas on the topic and can share it to others and merge their opinion to be able to come
up with the right answers. This task helps students think critically because they perceive
knowledge without the teachers’ help but with the collaboration of their ideas and
others.
Pragmatism
Pragmatism is a student-centered approach. It focuses on the practical way of solving

problems and other situations instead of complicating it. An example of using
pragmatism is using technology instead of going to the school in this time of pandemic.
It prevents us from the virus and help maintain good health. Doing the online class
helps the problem of our situation today. It makes us stay at home and learn in the same
time.
3. Which of the philosophies of education presented would you like to adhere. Why?
Expound your answer.
The philosophy like to adhere would be the Existentialism philosophy. This help
challenge my students in expressing themselves and to be able to understand them
personally based on their beliefs, opinions, and ideas. This can also help me from
learning on their ideas and expand my knowledge through the help of my students. It
would be a two-way process of learning inside our classroom because they will not only
learn from me but also, I can learn from them too and learn from their own ideas and
their classmates’. It benefits everyone in the classroom and help us learn effectively.
References
https://images.app.goo.gl/cUk4xvgfPcpXtB2n6
https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-existentialism.html
https://images.app.goo.gl/Vom9YDWzgUxoKAkX7
https://www.britannica.com/topic/realism-philosophy
https://prezi.com/s79wqiwgc59t/pragmatism-in-the-classroom/

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