The document discusses the philosophy of idealism and its implications for education. It provides background on idealist philosophers like Hegel, Emerson, and proponents of American Transcendentalism. Idealism views reality as existing primarily in the mind rather than the physical world. Education under idealism aims to lead students to truth and cultural heritage. It favors a liberal arts curriculum organized in a hierarchy. Teaching methods involve lectures and recitation with the teacher as the authority and model transmitting knowledge. The teacher-student relationship sees the teacher as perfecting students' character and cultural understanding.
7. A philosophical belief and outlook that material things
do not exist independently in the physical world but
only in the mind.
8.
9. NEO-PLATONISM
A philosophical system with mysticism and
Judeo-Christian ideas posting one source of
existence, developed by Plotinus and his
followers in the 3rd century AD
10. Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
(1770-1831)
He developed an idealist philosophy of history that
influenced western thought through the 19th and
early 20th centuries.
A professor of philosophy at the University of
Heidelbelrg and then at prestigious University of
Berlin.
His works were: The Science of Logic, The
Encyclopedia of philosophical sciences and the
philosophy of history .
He believe that as individuals our minds attuned to
and related to the divine mind called Absolute
Mind the mind of the creator.
11. Ralph Waldo Emerson
(1803-1882)
19th
century’s most prominent American
intellectual.
He was an unusual blending of essayist,
poet, mystics, orator and philosopher.
His ideas about individualism and self
reliance.
Emerson’s alma mater Harvard Divinity
School Address.
15. Spanish Educators in the
Philippines
The educational system that was established
during the presence of the Spaniards was
absolutely idealist in nature.
Situation: students were passive learners,
while the teachers kept on talking to
consummate his lessons.
19. ROLE OF THE SCHOOL
To
arrange knowledge as a
structured curriculum
To preserve knowledge by
transmitting the cultural
heritage
20. IDEALIST CURRICULUM
Designed
to prepare students
for adult life
It can be viewed as a hierarchy
in which the summit is occupied
by the most general disciplines:
Philosophy and Theology
21. Priorities in the curriculum:
Liberal Arts and Humanities
Literature
Classics
Arts
Music Appreciation
Philosophy
History
24. Teaching Methods
Lectures
followed by recitation, writing,
rote memorization and assigned reading.
Learners listen to the instruction of the
teacher and perform individual task
25. Role of Teacher
To
interpret the law and will of God as well
as the authority
Expected to be a charismatic persuader
and an inspiring academic leader expert
in the use of the words
A model of cultural heritage
26. The Classroom
The
center of attraction is the teacher’s
table and chair
An elevated platform is found in front
where the podium is located, so that the
teacher can be seen and heard by the
learners
Learners occupy their traditional seats by
rows facing the instructor
29. Desired Qualities of a
Teacher
Personify
culture and reality for the
student
A specialist in human personality
An expert in the learning process
Merit student’s friendship
Realize that teaching’s moral significance
lies in it’s goal of perfecting human
beings
Aid in the cultural rebirth of each
generation