CUS601: Unit 2: Philosophy of Education
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Reflection Whatever we do in life, it is guided by the philosophy of an individual. Similarly, education system too is guided by four main philosophies which align with the Royal Kasho. Educational philosophy is the guiding principle which helps curriculum developers in bringing out the best designed curriculum. The four philosophies are perennialism, essentialism, progressivism, and reconstructionism. All these philosophies have values and goals that are required in 21st century. Essentialism aims to provide basic skills and knowledge to students, perennialism aims at teaching values and principles that are everlasting in the life of each individual, progressivism focuses on learning by doing, and reconstructionism on rebuilding. ...