Name: Meriam V.

Tantog Date: February 01, 2020 (1st session)

Course: MAEd-ENGLISH
Subject: Philo &Psycho-Socio Foundations of Education

Foundations of Education

(Reflection Paper)

First day of class usually covers the introduction of oneself (both for the part of the
students and the teachers), a short background of the subject, expectations and giving of rules
and regulations. Well, for my first attendance in Philo &Psycho-Socio Foundations of
Education, though it was exhausting since it’s our last class of the day, yet the session
ended up very fruitful and engaging.

For the course orientation, it was thoroughly discussed by the teacher. I was able
to know very well the differences among v ision, mission and goals of the school. We were
also told of the things that we will do after every session.

During the group sharing and class discussion on the foundations of education,
everybody got so attentive and shared their thoughts and insights. The teacher facilitated learning
and process students’ answers. It’s known to us that foundations of education is a combination of
disciplines such as philosophy, psychology, anthropology, sociology and history of education.
Knowing these foundations of education will help teachers understand more their students and of
the teaching-learning process, that we, teachers play a vital role in the lives of our students, and
that we should prepare our students to be globally competitive in the future. It also refers to a
tradition of academic inquiry that seeks to expose and make explicit the relationship between
educational methods and values.

Also,we were able to know the common concepts of philosophy by Passmore;

Philosophy as Wisdom which is based from experiences, insights and sacred scriptures,
Philosophy as Ideology which are the standards, norms and competencies and as Critical Inquiry
which includes careful questioning and systematic appraisal.

Furthermore, we got to know the meaning of philosophy. As we shared our philosophies

in life, I realized how optimistic teachers are despite of the circumstances we encountered, at
home and at work. The meaning and types of education were also tackled such as Formal,
Informal and Non-Formal Education.

We were also asked of the problems of education that we have observed at present.

It was indeed a session full of learning. We were somehow refreshed of the things that
are essential to our profession. Hopefully, as we go forward to achieving quality education, may
we always remember the foundations of education.
Name: Meriam V. Tantog Date: February 15, 2020 (2nd session)
Course: MAEd-ENGLISH
Subject: Philo &Psycho-Socio Foundations of Education

Philosophies of Education

(Reflection Paper)

Based on what I’ve understood about Realism and Idealism notes since I was not around
last session when these things were discussed, Idealist, idealized, ideal (adjective), and the ideal
(noun), all of are derived from the Greek idea which means new thought flashed across the mind.
When we talk about the ideal or idealism, it is not the copy of an out of the world image or
object, but it is only a type which can be a thought. It cannot beyond reality but it can only be a
fairer, nobler and the most perfect which exists in reality.

It is the characteristics of those people who respect the ideas and who pays respect the
truth According to Plato, visible world is simply a copy of a super sensible, intelligible, ideal
world and consequently ‘things’ are but the impress stamped on reality by that which is of a
higher, spiritual nature. It is just a technical term which was made by Plato and it has a vital and
important effect on the task to be attained and it has significance influence on the people. It has a
impressive effect on reality which help in obtaining the higher level or we can say spiritual
nature.

There are two theories which are interrelated to each other, Idealism and other is Realism.
Plato is in favour of Idealism and hence known as Platonism while Aristotle is in favour of
reality and so called as Realism. Platonism is one of the oldest form idealism and is in favour of
the idealist to long extent. Normally, it is the contrast comparison of the both the philosophies of
Idealism and Realism. Realism does not support the new concepts and thoughts but it is in favour
of the real world and supports the things as they happen which is just the copies of everyday life.
Plato is in favour of the idealism and therefore it is considered to be more accurate and correct as
idealism is more important in teaching and it helps in putting new ideas into art. Both, Aristotle
and Plato have a vital influence on the Greek life, their life style, their style of thinking and their
actions which carries the deep moral and ethical influence on their life. doctrine.

Realism is the philosophy which can be described as the independent of conceptual

schemes, having linguistics practices, beliefs, etc.. Most of the philosophers who are in favour of
the realism, they believe in reality having strict point of view against idealism and they are the
speaking to the other minds, their past, present and future as well. Realism deals with the
universalism, morality, materialism, thinking, and natural numbers as well.

For those people who believe in realism, they consider the reality and how approximate is
the reality, they also believe that whenever there will be any new observation, it helps the
individuals to come closer to each other and they are against idealism and anti-realism. The
philosopher has been discussing on the realism. While discussing, they have been looking for the
true meanings of the realism and the origin of realism. They have been discussing this issue from
so long and the history of philosophy is full of this discussion.
Name: Meriam V. Tantog
Course: MAEd-ENGLISH
Subject: Philo &Psycho-Socio Foundations of Education

IMPLICATIONS IN EDUCATION

IDEALISM REALISM

 All material things are explainable  Propositions are true only if they
 Ultimate reality is spiritual. Nature correspond with known facts
possesses meaning and purpose.  Physical matter is the ultimate reality.
 Knowledge is independent of sense Nature and science are real.
experience  Knowledge is derived through sense
 Start with the idea and ends with thing experience
 Universe as being made of mind or  Starts with a thing and end up with idea
reason  An attempt to portray life as it is
 High regard for individuality and  Recognize the importance of individual
freedom in education education
 Must provide for the development of  To provide man the essential
the mind of every student knowledge he needs to survive in
 Should develop the potentiality of man nature
 Emphasize the intellectual, moral and
aesthetic judgment of the student