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OF EDUCATION
BY DR. RITA LAKHANI
OBJECTIVES
AT THE END OF THE CLASS ,
Student will discern the relation between
philosophy and education
Student will explain influence of philosophy on
different aspects of education.
Student will state the philosophy of nursing
education
MEANING AND DEFINITION OF PHILOSOPHY
Meaning:
The term “Philosophy” is derived from the
Greek word ‘Philosophia’ which is made up of two
words, which is. Phileo and Sophia.
‘Phileo’ means ‘Love’ and ‘Sophia’ means
‘wisdom’.
It is concerned with search for eternal truth .
Philosophy
determines the
nature and forms
of discipline.
Discipline is
nothing but the
conduct the pupil
Whether the
school discipline
should be strict
and rigid or
flexible and free
is also based on
its philosophy.
6.PHILOSOPHY AND THE TEACHER
Teacher is a backbone of the entire process of
education.
Educational system is based on successful
teachers.
The teacher’s role and his behavior depends
on the philosophical attitudes which
influence him.
A teacher is also having his/her own ideas and
beliefs
Teacher influences the personality of the child
and instills in a new outlook and a new way of
life.
e.g. idealistic teacher is a person of high ideals ,
ethics and morals , he/she is role-model for the
pupil
7. PHILOSOPHY AND EVALUATION
Religious factor:
Religious loyalities also
dictate aims , content and even
methods of instructions in education.
Indeed, religion and beliefs have also
been known to influence and shape
aspects in education system.
CONT…
Technological factors:
Technological changes cannot
also be ignored in education technology
and especially modern technology also
influence the educational system of the
country.
Through information communication
technology home learning has been made
possible.
PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING EDUCATION
Reconstructionalism
Existentialism
Perennialism
Essentialism
Progressivism
Realism
pragmatism