PDU3701 Assignment 2 2025 - Due 26 May 2025

PDU3701 Assignment 2 2025 To prepare for this assignment please read through: Prescribed textbook: Higgs, P. & Letseka, M. 2022. Philosophy of Education Today: An Introduction. Third edition. Cape Town: Juta. Question 1 1.1 Define "philosophy of education" and explain its purpose. Why is it important for educators to study the philosophy of education? According to chapter 4 Philosophy of education is the study of education, focusing on how we learn, what knowledge is, and the purpose of teaching. It helps educators understand different ways of teaching, how students learn, and how education shapes society. It also encourages critical thinking and helps improve teaching methods to make learning more meaningful.