Foundations of Education

Overview

Introduces a chart comparing the four philosophies of education that are the focus of Weeks 20, 21, and 22.

Graded Tasks

  • prepare for your seminar this week

Four Philosophies of Education Compared

Click on the image below to download a PDF chart that compares the four educational philosophies that are the focus of Weeks 20, 21, and 22. Take some time and closely review the chart:
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Chart comparing the four philosophies that are the focus of Weeks 20, 21, and 22. (Image credit: David Hutchison)
📌 The above chart in fact compares five philosophies of education. The chart's first column focuses on 'education for developmental congruency' which aligns with the Week 19 focus on Montessori and Waldorf education.
In preparation for your seminar this week, write out an answer to the following question. Your TA may call on you to share your answer in the seminar:
Q20.2: Review the "Five Philosophies of Education Compared' chart and identify one term that is used in the chart for which you are unsure of its meaning (within the context of the study of educatonal philosophy). In seminar, your TA and other students may help you to better understand the meaning of the term. (Answer Length: 1 - 3 words | Format: Point Form)
Potential Seminar Question
📌 Please bring the "Five Philosophies of Education Compared' chart with you to seminar in Weeks 20 and 22 and also have it handy for your online forum work during Week 21.