realism presentation
TRANSCRIPT
PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVES OF
EDUCATION
REALIS
M
ARISTOTLE
GROUP TWO MEMBERS
Antonette Harvey
Shannette Nembhard
T’var Warburton
Rushane Francis
Ann-Marie Hall-Bleary
Leon Peart
AREAS TO BE COVERED
The purpose of education?
The role of the learner?
The role of the teacher?
The curriculum
WHAT IS REALISM?
Realism is one of the oldest philosophies in western
culture and its origin began with the Greek philosopher
Aristotle (384-322 B.C.E.) in ancient Greece.
Realism is the doctrine that objective reality of the
material universe exists independently of the conscious
mind; its nature and properties are being affected by
being known.
FEATURES OF REALISM
Nature of Reality: Real is the world, we live in.
Knowledge is derived from experience.
Everything that exists is matter or energy or matter in
motion.
Universe is operated by the laws of nature.
Truth can be discovered with the help of scientific methods.
The material world has an independent existence and it
does not depend upon a knowing mind.
FEATURES OF REALISM CONT’D
External world is a solid Reality, whether known or
unknown to man. Reality is already in existence and
in the invention of man. It exists independently of
being known to perceived by, or related to mind.
Man can only comprehend it, through senses. One
should dip below the surface to know the reality.
FEATURES OF REALISM CONT’D
Realism places great premium on Man and human endeavor,
which it says, should be combined with science and common-
sense. That is the Realists wish man to be a man of affairs,
practical and always seeker of deeper and deeper truth and
reality
The realist say that ‘Mind’ like any other material thing has
mechanical functioning. They discount its creating ability. “Just
as any object of universe can be ‘true’ or ‘false’ similarly mind is
also ‘true’ or ‘false’.
FEATURES OF REALISM CONT’D
The realists of all brands aver that values are permanent and objective and
say that although institutions and practices very a great deal, the fundamental
values of society should not change. The children should be taught those
values, which have proved enduring throughout history. They should be taught
the nature of ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ and what is objectively good and beautiful.
In brief, Realism believes in the usefulness of the world and the material
existence in its field of action . It believes that whatever is real is independent.
Whatever is, is and exists. Its presence of existence does not depend upon the
knower. (Compare with idealist’s standpoint. ) The individual doesn’t make
reality, he only discovers
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATION?
THE ROLE OF THE LEARNER
THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER
The role of a teacher is to convey knowledge from themselves
unto others. A teacher should be such that he himself is
educated and well versed with the customs of belief and rights
and duties of people, and the trends of all ages and places.
He must have full mastery of the knowledge of present life.
He must guide the student through most realities of life.
He must neither be biased nor pessimistic.
THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER CONT’D
It is important for a teacher to be able to motivate
their students. This can be done by trying to make
them feel comfortable in the environment in which
they are learning.
A teacher should also try to make a class
friendlier, try to merge them, make the students
interact with each other through group activities.
THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER CONT’D
The teacher should communicate ideas effectively, try to find a common
ground on which they can use teaching methods in a suitable way in
which the students would be able to understand more efficiently and
clearly.
The teacher should try to expose students more to the world and should
also take into account the characteristics of the learners.
Do they learn better on their own or in groups?
Do they rather noise or quiet?
Are they the type to work better at home or in the classroom or library?
THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER CONT’D
These are all characteristics of learning students
and a good teaching role is to be able to use these to
a teacher’s advantage. A teacher must also be able is
to review information effectively to be able to assess
their learners outcomes and abilities.
THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER CONT’D
A teacher should always keep in mind that:
Re-capitulation is necessary in making knowledge
permanent.
This means that a teacher should revise the main points of
topics done in previous classes.
One subject should be taught at a time
The teacher should not overload their students mind with
more than on subject at a time.
THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER CONT’D
No pressure or coercion is brought upon the child.
The teacher should try to ensure the students can
manage the work given.
The simple rules should be defined
The teacher should make instructions and
information on topics clear so that the student can
understand them to the best of their ability.
THE CURRICULUM
CONCLUSION
Realism emerged as a reaction against idealism
(reality is somehow dependent upon the mind)
Realism accepts the existence of real things which
can be comprehended. Reality, knowledge and
values exist independent of the human mind. Trees
sticks and stones exist whether or not there is a
human mind to receive them
ACTIVITY