Assignment 3: Philosophy of Education Essay

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ASSIGNMENT 03:


PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION


ACADEMIC ESSAY


IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE
REQUIREMENTS OF A POST-GRADUATE
CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (IP) AT
CORNERSTONE INSTITUTE


BY
TALYM SCHMIDT


76707




16 MAY 2023

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Section A:
1. Debating Philosophical viewpoints and educational philosophy in relation to the current
educational context.
1.1. Introduction…………………………………….…………………………......…..3
1.2. Descriptive Theory in Education……….………………….………....….....….....3
1.3. Perspective Theory in Education.……………………………………..….…........3
1.4. The Interplay between Descriptive and Perspective Theories..…….…..…..…….4
1.5. Concluding Remarks………………………………………………………..……..4
2. Constructivism & Humanism…………………….………….…….…………..……….4
2.1. Constructivism in the South African Schooling Context...…...….…………..……4
2.2. Humanism in the South African Schooling Context….………………….….…….5
2.3. Concluding Remarks……………………..………………………………..….…...5
3. Fraser's Normative Framework.…………….….………….…..……….……..…….….5
3.1. Economic Dimensions in South Africa………………………….……..……….…6
3.2. Cultural Dimensions in South African Schools….……………..……………...….6
3.3. Conclusion…………………………………………………………………..….....6
4. References…….…………………………………………..….…………..……….……8
Section B:
5. Self -Reflective Practices in Philosophy of Education: Developing a Personal Philosophy of
Education
5.1. Unveiling the Purpose of Education……………………………………………….9
5.2. Constructivism and Student-Centred Learning……………………………………9
5.3. The role of Ethics in Education……………………………………………………9
5.4. Embracing Diversity and Inclusion……………………………………………….10
5.5. Conclusion………………………………………………………………………...10
6. References……………………………………………………………………………………...12



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