Nathalia Beras RamirezJolaine MojicaGuerline Ilneus

IdealismIdealism is a philosophical approach that has as its central tenet that ideas are the only true reality, the only thing worth knowing.

Plato believed that there are two worldsThe first is the spiritual or mental world, which is eternal, permanent, orderly, regular, and universal.

Plato believed that there are two worldsThere is also the world of appearance, the world experienced through sight, touch, smell, taste, and sound, that is changing, imperfect, and disorderly.

Idealism as a philosophy of Education Absolutist-The search for TRUTH-True ideas.

Rationalist-The search for truth is a rational process. To be educated, is to reason effectively.

Idealism as a philosophy of Education Subjectivist- Individuals should strive for self-realization.

Character Development: WisdomMoral ConvitionGood will Loyalty

Method of Education Depth over breadthConcepts over specific factsConfront Problems that arise from the Human Condition.Self-Directed learningLecture to stimulate thought, not to convey information

Curriculum Materials that promote critical thinking.Focus on reading and writing.Reading materials should foster discussion of big ideas.Classic works are favored because they have passed the test of time. Student writing should emphasize both personal expression and clear reasoning.

In idealismThe curricular emphasis is subject matter of mind: literature, history, philosophy, and religion.

CurriculumShould be practical and useful.Should concentrate on the Basics and avoid fads and frills. Should be highly organized, correlated and aligned throughout the scope and sequence offered by shchools.Should be based upon pre-established standars and criteria.Should be experiential whenever possible.

Role of the teacher Socrates might serve as the prototype:Socratic questioning

Uses questioning to help students discover and clarify knowledge.

Teaching methods Focus on handling ideas through lecture, discussion.

Teachers serve as role models:IntellectualMoral

Teaching methods An idealist teacher tends to see teaching as a calling-more than just an occupation.

Role of the teacherShould be a subject matter expert.Should be able to present material in an organized and systematic way. Should be able to explain the lesson objectives in a way that is undestandable to the learner.

Role of the teacher

Should be able to effectively asses students in such a way that all students are challenged and motivated to learn.Should understand current research and technology and be able to utilize it in the classroom.

Students Should be presented information in an organized, efficient and logical format. Should be taught based upon their strenghts and abilities.

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