FOUNDATION
FOUNDATION
OF
EDUCATION
Foundation of Education
I. Introduction
character and methods from a number of academic disciplines, combinations of disciplines, and
area studies, including: history, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, religion, political science,
education, educational studies, and educational policy studies. As distinct from Psychological
Foundations of Education, which rely on the behavioral sciences, these Standards address the
Social Foundations of Education, which rely heavily on the disciplines and methodologies of the
humanities, particularly history and philosophy, and the social scienes, such as sociology and
political science.
II. Definition
- Is the acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes that make man do better. It is
not only a preparation for life but it self. This is because throughout life man learn
many things in and out of school change his life for the better.
- Is informal if the things learned are acquired outside the schools systems. It is
formal if the things learned are acquired within a formally organized school system.
Foundation - Is base upon which any structure or sytems stands. A strong foundtion makes the
structure or system firmly established and strong enough to be able to serve its purpose and to
survive calamitious events. The structure or system is like a house with a strong foundation which
cannot be blown down by a typhoon nor wrecked by an earthquake no matter how strong these
Foundation of Educatrion- Are those system or sciences upon which education stands and has its
-Are those of education from which education arose and came into
being. They are the factors that affected education so much, particularly, curriculum
content.
developing interpretive, normative, and critical perspectives on education, both inside and
outside of schools. The interpretive perspectives use concepts and theories developed within the
humanities and the social sciences to assist students in examining, understanding, and explaining
education within different contexts. Foundational studies promote analysis of the intent,
meaning, and effects of educational institutions, including schools. Such studies attend
particularly to the diverse contexts within which educational phenomena occur, and how
interpretation can vary with different historical, philosophical, and cultural perspectives.
IV. Six Foundation of Education
1. Psychology
It is the stufdy of human behavior, of how person acts and reacts under different
2. Sociology
It is the study of human being living in groups, of how people act and interact
under different social situations, and how they relate themselves to one another.
Terms that indicate group action and used here such as cooperate, team work,
3. Anthropology
traditions, beliefs, more, folkways and practices. Also included are languages,
form of writing, tools and weaponms, buildings and other physical structures.
4. History
It is the stdudy of past events that makes us understand the present situation, and
5. Philosophy
It is a fixed idea or principle arrived at after a very rigid scrutiny or study of the
Refers to the conformity to the laws passed by the State to established and guide
the conduct of educational system. The constitution is the most important legal
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