PRAGMATISM in Philosophy of Education

Charles pierce, William James and John Dewey originated primarily pragmatism movement in philosophy.

pragmatic means dealing with matters according to their practical significance or immediate importance.

The term pragmatism has been derived from the Greek term 'pragma' which means "use".

Here "use" is the criteria of reality

1. ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY,
ISLAMABAD
ONLINEWORKSHOP -JUL/AUG. 2020
PRAGMATISM
in
Philosophy of Education
CC 8609 -B.Ed.
Presented by:
Ch. M. Ashraf
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2. PRAGMATISM
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3. PRAGMATISM
Introduction
•Charles pierce, William James and John Dewey originated
primarily pragmatism movement in philosophy.
•pragmatic means dealing with matters according to their practical
significance or immediate importance.
•The term pragmatism has been derived from the Greek term
'pragma' which means "use".
•Here "use" is the criteria of reality
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4. PRAGMATISM
Aims of Education
1.To develop child's powers and abilities keeping in view individual
differences, no definite principle is laid down in this regard.
2.To create an atmosphere for the child to be active.
3.To play a role for awakening the human generation.
4.To inculcate democratic values and ideals in the individuals.
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5. PRAGMATISM
Aims of Education
5.To give freedom to the child to develop his own desires and
achieve his ambitions.
6.To prepare the individuals for future life.
7.To develop democratic values and personality of the child.
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6. PRAGMATISM
Curriculum:
Curriculum is based upon the following two aspect/ factors.
a)Psychological (as per interest and inclinations of the child).
b)Social (to enable the individual to play an effective role in social
life)
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7. PRAGMATISM
Characteristics of Curriculum
1-Utility:
The curriculum imposed on the child must have some utility, based
on child’s interest and inclinations. The desire to talk and
exchange ideas, Discovery, creation and artistic expression –
content of practical expression.
2-Flexibility:
Curriculum should be flexible and not pre-determined and rigid
capable of accommodating the changes in child's interest etc.
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8. PRAGMATISM
Characteristics of Curriculum
3-Experimental (related to child's contemporary experiences):
Teaching of each subject should be related to the content of the
child's experiences.
4-Close to Life:
The subject should be related to the child's pattern of life at
different stages of life. The various subjects in the curriculum
should be harmonized.
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9. PRAGMATISM
Educational Method
Performance of Actions:
The teacher should not stuff the child's mind with his own
knowledge and experiences. The activities and the subjects
should be related to the child's life.
a)Activity method
b)Project method
c)problem solving method
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10. PRAGMATISM
Educational Method
School Organization:
Democratic principles
Individual differences must be kept in mind
The teacher must abstain from imposing his own ideas, interests
on the children
Aim at enabling the child to became a responsible citizen.
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11. PRAGMATISM
Educational Method
Discipline
Child’s discipline depends upon the environment in which he lives.
Self discipline is a better weapon
Get the children involved in such activities that are related to his
natural tendencies.
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12. PRAGMATISM
Educational Method
Evaluation
Child's memory only is not tested but practical application of any
learned skill should be examined.
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13. PRAGMATISM
Fundamental Principles of Pragmatism
Pluralism:
1.As many worlds as human being.
2.Ultimate reality is not one but many.
3.Truth and aims of life change from time to time.
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14. PRAGMATISM
Fundamental Principles of Pragmatism
Emphasis on change:
Utilitarianism:
Utility is the test of all truth and reality. utility means
fulfillment of human needs.
Results decide good and evil of ideas, beliefs and actions.
Changing aims and values:
Everyone should seek aims and values according to his
choice and abilities.
Old aims and values are not accepted.
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15. PRAGMATISM
Fundamental Principles of Pragmatism
Individualism:
Lay stress on human freedom.
Experimentalism:
Activity/experience is a mean to attain the end of knowledge.
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16. HUMANDEVELOPMENT ANDLEARNING
THEORIESREGARDING INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT
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