What is the philosophy of education

What is the philosophy of education

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There are different views on the definition and concept of education according to the philosophical premise of each human group; where philosophy is used to promote beliefs and values ​​in generations, and education is defined as raising the body and provide him with the need for food and drink to become strong and able to deal with life, , care of these include moral and physical aspects; which contributes to the acquisition of human childhood standards family belongs have the right and behavioral norms, and constitute a breeding growth that provides the child with all kinds of culture of metal P. [1]

Philosophy of Education

The philosophy of education application approach and look philosophy on education; because of its role in determining the special way the process of education and contribute to the amendment and criticism and coordination to cope with problems and cultural conflicts, as the philosophy of education represents the user effort in the implementation of the philosophical ideas in the education environment, or seeking to publish a look philosophy general Within the components of education, and then searching for values ​​and knowledge, and criticizes the assumptions on them, and contribute to provide coordination of educational processes, and make them keep up with the problems of society . [2]

The relationship between philosophy and education

There is a strong relationship between philosophy and education. Many philosophers in modern, middle and early times studied philosophy at the beginning of their lives, and then completed their studies in the philosophy of education. Socrates said that education and philosophy are two different aspects of one subject: While the other represents the method of application of philosophy within the affairs and conditions of life. Philosophy also represents the explanatory effort for theoretical and intellectual issues, while education represents the scientific environment that translates issues into several skills, habits and attitudes. [3]

The philosophy without relying on education become a group of rigid nature of the theories, while you can not education abandon philosophy; because of the need to build a comprehensive and complete overview of the goals of society and human life; so you can prepare educational issues based on the use of a holistic view, it is possible to summarize The relationship between philosophy and education according to the following points: [3]

• Help to understand the types of humanitarian activities and the educational process.

• To promote understanding and understanding of the relationship between the areas of life and educational work.

• The philosophy of education depends on several main hypotheses and contributes to the organization of educational thought .

The importance of the philosophy of education

The importance of the philosophy of education is illustrated by the following: [3]

• The philosophy of education is a major base depend on educational institutions; where this philosophy contributes to the identification tools, methods and educational means; any help in determining educational policy, and build your system of education , and teaching methods and components of the curriculum and objectives, and evaluation principles, and the principles of administrative management .

• The philosophy of education helps to clarify the nature of educational activities and transform them from random activities into jobs that are clear and aware of the objectives required of them.

• The philosophy of education supports the harmony between the environment and individuals, thus enhancing the responsiveness of educational applications to environmental conditions, and helping individuals change their environment.

• The philosophy of education contributes to the realization of the work of the educational process and the link between the areas of life and educational work.

• The philosophy of education promotes the ability to ask and raise questions about education, support implementation and research, and build modern intellectual methods to support educational growth and eliminate the contradiction between the practical and practical aspects in the field of education.

• The philosophy of education provides assistance to teachers in order to understand concepts of education , build a comprehensive idea of ​​educational programs, and support participation in criticism and dialogue .
  

Trends in the philosophy of modern education

A number of modern trends have emerged which have been concerned with the study of the philosophy of education. Here is information on these trends: [4]

• The natural trend is a philosophical trend that belongs to the philosopher and thinker Rousseau , but the origins of this trend are attributed to Islamic philosophy, specifically to the philosophers Ibn Tufail and Ibn Sina . Their studies contributed to the appearance of natural features and trends. Children have intellectual skills since birth, and may make them away from their community, but make them grow naturally without the influence of society. Therefore, these abilities must be respected and the role of the community should provide support to children. Of his age with nature is one of the things that helps him to have a strong mental and sensory experience with a strong foundation.

• Direction pragmatic: it is a philosophical direction aims of education adopted in human learning how to think; thus contributing to the strengthening of adapting to a society that is changing permanently; therefore , schools should be enhanced when students experience that will help them live a happy life; through schools interest in follow - up students In terms of the following aspects: health, hobbies, professional skills, deal well with problems, and prepare for social roles and activities. The philosopher and philosopher John Dewey is one of the most important philosophers who contributed to the establishment of pragmatism.
  

• Formative direction: a philosophical trend contributed to the founding of the philosopher and philosopher Jean Piaget , interested in the study and analysis of dynamic mental constructs, ie the integrated cases that grow through the stages of a series of time, Piaget relied on this philosophical study to identify the logic and nature of knowledge in children, That the intelligence or knowledge of the child depends on the stages of growth, and at each stage shows a specific construction, and this indicates that the intelligence in children is not dependent on biological or internal building previous, nor depends on a set of social data or The knowledge of children stems from the fact that there is a continuous development in the child, and depends on the participation of children and their interaction with their surroundings.

References

1 - ↑ Kinda Turkawi (7-11-2015), "The concept of education language and terminology" , www.alukah.net , see it on 5-10-2017. Acting.
2 - ↑ d. Ahmed Al-Haj Mohammad (2014), The Philosophy of Education in Theory and Practice (First Edition), Amman-Jordan: Dar Al-Maaishah for Publishing and Distribution, p.
3 - ^ A b t d. Mimouna Mnaseerah, Philosophy of Education , Algeria: University of Mohammed Khiedr - Biskra, page 4, 5, 9, 10. Behcd.
4 - ↑ Abdelhakim Karam (2004 - 2005), Lectures in the Philosophy of Education , Algeria: High School of Professors of Arts and Humanities - Constantine, pp. 20, 21, 33, 34, 41. Behaving.

By Mohamed Marwan