EDU 3101 ISL W1

Question: In a group of 4, find materials on branches of educational philosophy and summarize in mind map. This is for preparation of Tutorial for W2.

Branch of Philosophy Chief Topic Questions Related to Education

Metaphysics

Ontology Reality

- What is knowledge?- Are students basically

capable people or incapable people?

- How does our view of knowledge determine what should be taught?

Cosmology The Universe

- How orderly should my classroom be?

-Should the curriculum be structured or determined by students?

-Should I teach the theory of evolution or creationism?

-What texts should I use as authoritative?

Theology God

-Is it possible to motivate all students to want to learn?-Is a student’s ability to learn innate or acquired?-Should all people have the same access to education?

Epistemology Knowledge

-Should teachers lecture, ask questions, provide experiences or encourage activities to enable students to learn?-How do scientists do science?

Axiology Values Ethics Aesthetics

-Are students basically good @ bad?-How should I treat students?-How should students treat others and me?-Should my behaviour management system be punitive or encouraging?-What different

understandings of ‘beautiful’ might there be in my classroom?-What values should be taught in character education?-What is the importance of art education in schools?

Logic Reasoning

-Should I use deductive or inductive reasoning in my lessons?-How can I understand the ways my students are reasoning?

*Key words:1. Inductive (in details) reasoning Thinking proceeds from the most specific examples to most general concepts.

2. Deductive reasoningThinking proceeds from the most general to the most specific examples.

Examples: Based on above key words. E.g. 1 = Inductive reasoning and E.g. 2 =

Deductive reasoning.

1. Alastair, Elnabeth and Nisah from TESL 2 like to eat Durian. (specific) So, all

the students from TESL 2 like Durian. (General) Data collected only from three students MAY not mean they are representative for all the students from TESL 2.

2. All TESL 2 students passed their examination. (general) Sophie is one of

TESL 2 students. (specific) Thus, she also passed her examination.

EDU 3101 TUTORIAL W1

Question: Compare and contrast the educational System in Malaysia by using

appropriate graphic organizers.