pragmatism in education

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Peter Loader @ TLT1 of 2PragmatisminEducation1Philosophy on Curriculum ContentOnly activities, experiences and subjects should be included in the curriculum.It condemns the principle of cramming and encourages original thinking and freedom to develop social and purposeful attitude.Experience-centered philosophy which emphasizes CHANGE.

Philosophy on Curriculum Instruction and Learning ExperiencesSchool of philosophy favors the project method and consider it active and dynamic.Child learn through their own activities and experiences.The teacher only guides and suggests whenever a student needs help.They believe learning by doing.Importance of child and they put a heavy emphasis on activities.Philosophy Influences on CurriculumThe key characteristics of pragmatism in education is to apply personal or realistic experiences to a subject to make it more relatable.Preparing students for adult life through group activities centered around hands on exploration.Pragmatism Aligning with Curriculum Curriculum as experiences

Education as continuous reconstruction of experienceEducation as growthEducation as a social processEducation as lifeEducation the responsibility of the state

Academic Content Standard and Pragmatism Physical SciencesStudents demonstrate an understanding of the composition of physical systems and the concepts and principles that describe and predict physical interactions and events in the natural world.

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