Philosophy of education
Some people think that the philosophy of education is the most important aspect of teacher training. Others claim it is so far removed from classroom practice that it is a waste of time. This chapter begins by explaining the value of educational philosophy before identifying three major philosophical categories – ideas, experience and development – under which the work of some key theorists is grouped as shown in Figure 1.1. We also outline the educational implications and consequences of these categories and theorists. The philosophy of education is important because it explains how educational theories arise. By examining the philosophy of education, we are able to see why and how theories complement or oppose each other. An understanding of philosophy is therefore useful in guiding and critiquing the development of educational theory. Philosophical knowledge may provide a justification for teaching methodologies; reveal and challenge assumptions about the nature of teaching; and provide a language for educational debate. Finally, philosophy is vital for the promotion of teaching as a scholarly and professional activity. Education has only recently been recognized as a subject in its own right. Many educational theories are drawn from other disciplines, and a philosophy of education can provide a pedagogical history of ideas, theories and vocabulary. It helps to place the educational discipline on a similar philosophical footing to other disciplines through the establishment of a distinct discourse and rationale.
Some people think that the philosophy of education is the most important aspect of teacher training. Others claim it is so far removed from classroom practice that it is a waste of time. This chapter begins by explaining the value of educational philosophy before identifying three major philosophical categories – ideas, experience and development – under which the work of some key theorists is grouped as shown in Figure 1.1. We also outline the educational implications and consequences of these categories and theorists. The philosophy of education is important because it explains how educational theories arise. By examining the philosophy of education, we are able to see why and how theories complement or oppose each other. An understanding of philosophy is therefore useful in guiding and critiquing the development of educational theory. Philosophical knowledge may provide a justification for teaching methodologies; reveal and challenge assumptions about the nature of teaching; and provide a language for educational debate. Finally, philosophy is vital for the promotion of teaching as a scholarly and professional activity. Education has only recently been recognized as a subject in its own right. Many educational theories are drawn from other disciplines, and a philosophy of education can provide a pedagogical history of ideas, theories and vocabulary. It helps to place the educational discipline on a similar philosophical footing to other disciplines through the establishment of a distinct discourse and rationale.
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