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Realism
Things exist whether or not the human mind perceives them.
Objects are characterized by their properties, such as: Size Shape Weight Color
Each of these acorns is different based upon their:
size various shapes different weights range of colors
However, they each retain
the universal property that can be called “acornness”.
AristotleClassical Realist
Aristotle believed that everything has a purpose or function.
He believed in a Golden Mean – there should be no lack or excess.
Aristotle’s syllogism moves from specifics to generalizations:
Sound comes from things that exist
A falling tree makes sound
Thomas AquinasReligious Realist
Believed only God teaches. We, the teachers, motivate.
Primary agencies of education are family, God, and state, respectively.
Sir Francis Bacon
Modern Realist
Did not have the presupposition of God
Is considered the father of the inductive method
The inductive method moves to generalizations from specifics:
A tree creates sound waves as it falls. Sound waves are moving patterns of air
compression. These compressions are heard as sound
when they strike the eardrum. All falling trees create air compression
patterns. Therefore, all trees create sound as they
fall.
John LockeModern Realist
His major contribution was the development of an acute awareness of experience.
We are born tabula rasa (as a blank slate).
Formulated the doctrine of substance.
John R. Searle
Contemporary Realist
The external world exists independent of human thought.
Consciousness is as much an ordinary biological phenomenon as is digestion.
Realism in the Classroom
Focuses on the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic.
Classroom environment is highly structured and organized.
Utilization of standardized testing.
Education should be fun and interesting for the student.
Education should prepare students for life in the real world.
Advantages of Realism
Teachers: It gives testing results that can help prove
that the students are learning the material
Parents: gives a parent something tangible to look at
School Corporation: State and Federal funding dollars come from
how well students perform on mandated testing
Disadvantages of Realism:
Teachers: Teachers are held accountable for how their
students perform on standardized testing.Parents: When a child’s score isn’t what the parents
expect it to be the parent looks for someone to blame.
School Corporation: Schools can lose valuable funds because of
test scores.