PDU3701 ASSIGNMENT 03 YEAR MODULE 2025

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MODULE CODE: PDU3701
MODULE NAME: PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
ASSIGNMENT: 03
YEAR MODULE 2025



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, Question 1

TWO philosophers who were associated with Phenomenology

1. Edmund Husserl (1859–1938)

2. Martin Heidegger (1889–1976)



Question 2

Five Characteristics of Phenomenology

1. Focus on Lived Experience – Phenomenology prioritizes firsthand human
experiences rather than abstract theories or empirical data.

2. Rejection of Objective Reality – It argues that knowledge is subjective and
shaped by personal consciousness and perception.

3. Emphasis on Human Values – Phenomenology considers education as a deeply
human experience that should nurture personal growth and self-discovery.

4. Critique of Traditional Education – It challenges rigid curricula and standardized
learning, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual learners.

5. Encouragement of Reflection – Phenomenology asks individuals to reflect deeply
on their existence and question their assumptions about life and learning.



Question 3

THREE educators who are associated with Phenomenology

1. Maurice Merleau-Ponty (1908–1961)

2. Max van Manen

3. Shaun Gallagher




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