Comparative Analysis of Philosophies in Education using Gutek Textbook and Jerry Falwell Library

Metaphysics

Using the Gutek textbook, the Jerry Falwell library, and any other research databases to complete the empty white cells in the accompanying template. Your responses in each column should reflect the beliefs about that category according to the specific philosophy for that section. This will assist you in comparing the various philosophies. Ensure that the major principles of each philosophy are clarified. Key words, phrases, and short sentences will suffice. Lengthy paragraphs are unnecessary. The textbook aligns with the matrix chronologically, so you will find the information as you read through the book. Much of this information is clear in the text. For a few of the philosophies near the end of the matrix, however, you may need to make some inferences based on the information you read. The following list is to help you consider what should be written in each column. Metaphysics = What is reaality/truth? What is purpose and meaning in life? Epistemology = Is it possible to know reality/truth? If so, how? Axiology = What values should be developed in education? Learner’s Nature = What is the role of the learner? What is the human condition? Good? Bad? Neutral? What learner factors should be considered in education? Teacher’s Role = What is the most effective approach the teacher should take? Curricular Focus = What content is most important? Methodology = What pedagogical strategies are most effective? Criticisms = What do opponents of this philosophy/theory say about it?