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EDC1015
Theoretical Frameworks in Education

2019 EXAM PACK
By Erika Viljoen




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– African proverb

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EDC1015 NOTES
Theoretical Frameworks in Education


1. DETAILED SUMMARIES OF EACH CHAPTER
2. MINDMAPS OF EACH CHAPTER
3. SECTION B AND C QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- 2017 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
- 2018 MAY/JUNE
- 2018 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
- 2019 MAY/JUNE

4. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- ASSIGMENT 1 2017 SEMESTER 1
- ASSIGMENT 1 2018 SEMESTER 1
- ASSIGMENT 1 2018 SEMESTER 2
- 2014 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
- 2015 MAY/JUNE
- 2015 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
- 2016 MAY/JUNE
- 2016 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
- 2017 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
- 2018 MAY/JUNE


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, THEORY OF CRITICAL RATIONALISM Myth Busters!
Also known as Theory of:
Scientific Rationalism;
Critical Analysis;
Constant Questioning

Socrates – 1st philosopher to encourage us to challenge existing ideas and beliefs by
questioning them.

Main Objective / Aim / Importance of
Develops a questioning attitude and admitting we could be wrong.
Encourages open-mindedness.
Essential for the future of true democracy.
Focus on searching for objective truth & avoiding falsity
Testing our ideas using most stringent tests, we then begin to progress in our knowledge
Problems are discussed & solved through free exchange of ideas

Teaching & Learning
Debate / Dialogue
Key Concepts:
Explanation Critical rationalism
Rational problem solving Falsification
Trial & Error
Main Ideas Open-Mindedness
Debate Empiricism Critical Anti-Dogmatic
Rationalism
Criticism Anti-Authoritarian
Freedom of expression
Questioning Emphasis:
Open society Scientists must be objective and are
prepared to have their views
Non-dogmatic
criticised & challenged by other
scientists. Importance of clear
Main Proponents thinking & questioning - Rationality
K Popper, S Hawking, W Brezinska the driving force. Learn from
mistakes and false theories
Other Proponents
Albert Einstein Differentiation from logical
Godwin Sogolo empiricism:
Helen Suzman (S.A) Values should not be ignored;
Hannah Arendt values and meanings are important.
Nelson Mandela (S.A)



Advantages Disadvantages

Encourage questioning
Makes people feel insecure

Promote justice & fairness
No help with quick decisions / immed.

Basis for democracy Action

Help with problem solving
Cannot help with finding meaning in life


Can help us to… Can’t help us to…

Question what people in authority tell us
Make quick decisions

Be more open to what other people think
Find the meaning of life

Examine our own opinions more carefully
Deal with people who are dishonest

Be more tolerant & understanding
It can make us feel insecure

Solve problems
Solve the problem of suffering

, Critical Rationalists believe human beings can solve their problems by thinking clearly and by
discussing everything openly.
They claim that values, like scientific discoveries, must be open to debate. They are bitterly
opposed to regimes that silence and intimidate people.

Important values for Scientific Research to ensure meaningful results that are true:

Honesty (fair, just, truthful, and morally upright )

Reliability

Truthfulness

TYPES OF FALSE ARGUMENT (Most useful tools – Classification of False Argument)
1. Name-Calling e.g. greedy capitalist
2. False cause-and-effect e.g. referendum
3. Straw man argument (falsely representing an opinion to discredit it) e.g. stereotyping
4. Appeal to emotion eg. fear
5. Argument from popularity e.g. “most people…”