My philosophy of education assignment

Pragmatism: What determines our actions? (A 20th Century philosophical idea) This philosophical movement was started by the Americans, notably: Charles S. Price William James and John Dewey. They proposed the idea that people generally show signs of their thoughts through means of their physical action; therefore, for the Pragmatists, we think in the interest of our daily lives and the outcomes of our actions. The Pragmatists further stipulate that actions without thought behind it, is meaningless. In essence the term Pragmatism itself has roots in the word practical, suggesting the way thoughts manifest or work through action. O believe children are intrinsically willing to learn, and that is why as a teacher; it should be a priority to make ones self fully informed and aware of al the various external barriers that prevents children from reaching their full potential. Most of the Jamaican school children are not from communities that promotes nation building. In fact a lot Of these children have relatives one or few that linger on the road Sides, prematurely smoking and drinking, wasting their man power and lives away. Most children are unaware of the detrimental effects to their country, when the human resource is not fully sustained and in an effective manner.

It is true however, that humans live by what they learn Cohn Dewey 1944) therefore, it is in the intention of this Hess to counter children’s social conditioning and provide alternative view on life for themselves and the country at large. Our children should know that they control the society, and what they think or expect of the society will be what the society gives them in return. Therefore, if they work hard and patriotically, then they will be able to contribute physically or mentally to nation building. And thus a safer crime free and affordable life for us all.

Idealist sees the world as purely mental and spiritual, therefore; reality only exists in the mind. O agree with the Idealists, in the sense that what we mentally conceive will determine our actions in life. For instance, take a child who beliefs that he/she is a good for nothing and worthless person, that child if continues to have such a mind set; will never rise to his full potential and become an asset to his community and country. In contrast though, if that child should become exposed to alternative and inspirational outlook on life, he/she will strive to convert that positive energy into meaningful societal contributions.

Most children are not motivated by their direct community and household embers to achieve their utmost. Therefore; I believe as a teacher that the school should promote discussions and lectures that stimulate a healthy mind. Realism: The Realist proposes that the universe exists and will be present whether or not there is a human mind to conceive it. In other words, absolute truth rest in the connection between the real world; its laws, natural order and our perception of stimuli. In fact the Realists contend that what we know comes from the real world.