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What is the primary goal of education according to realism?
What is the primary goal of education according to realism?
What type of curriculum is developed in realism?
What type of curriculum is developed in realism?
What is the role of a teacher in realism?
What is the role of a teacher in realism?
What is the importance of observation in the teaching-learning process?
What is the importance of observation in the teaching-learning process?
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What is the approach to education in realism?
What is the approach to education in realism?
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What is the importance of vernacular in realism?
What is the importance of vernacular in realism?
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What type of activities are encouraged in realism?
What type of activities are encouraged in realism?
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What is the emphasis on in realism?
What is the emphasis on in realism?
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What is the central thread of realism that has remained consistent throughout its history?
What is the central thread of realism that has remained consistent throughout its history?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of realists?
Which of the following is a characteristic of realists?
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What is the primary source of confusion over realism today?
What is the primary source of confusion over realism today?
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What is a common thread among various types of realism?
What is a common thread among various types of realism?
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What is the primary difference between realism and idealism?
What is the primary difference between realism and idealism?
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What is the significance of Aristotle in the history of realism?
What is the significance of Aristotle in the history of realism?
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What is the implication of the principle of thesis of independence in realism?
What is the implication of the principle of thesis of independence in realism?
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What is the concept of 'tabula rasa' in realism?
What is the concept of 'tabula rasa' in realism?
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What is the primary source of input into the human mind according to realism?
What is the primary source of input into the human mind according to realism?
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What is the main characteristic of realists' view of matter?
What is the main characteristic of realists' view of matter?
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What is the relationship between qualities and ideas in realism?
What is the relationship between qualities and ideas in realism?
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What is the role of society in shaping an individual's knowledge and views in realism?
What is the role of society in shaping an individual's knowledge and views in realism?
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What is the process by which we know about the existence of minds according to Locke?
What is the process by which we know about the existence of minds according to Locke?
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What is the role of perception in acquiring knowledge according to realism?
What is the role of perception in acquiring knowledge according to realism?
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What is the purpose of imparting knowledge in realism?
What is the purpose of imparting knowledge in realism?
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How many kinds of realities does Locke believe exist in the world?
How many kinds of realities does Locke believe exist in the world?
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What is the primary focus of Realism in education?
What is the primary focus of Realism in education?
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What is the role of the teacher in a Realist classroom?
What is the role of the teacher in a Realist classroom?
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What is the relationship between the human mind and the external world in Realism?
What is the relationship between the human mind and the external world in Realism?
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What is the primary goal of education in Realism?
What is the primary goal of education in Realism?
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What is the role of standardized testing in Realism?
What is the role of standardized testing in Realism?
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What is the focus of the subjects taught in Realism?
What is the focus of the subjects taught in Realism?
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Study Notes
Realism in Education
- One of the oldest philosophies in Western culture, dating back to ancient Greece, with various proponents and interpretations.
Central Principle of Realism
- The principle of thesis of independence: reality, knowledge, and value exist independently of the human mind.
- Realism rejects the idealist notion that only ideas are real.
- The realist asserts that the actual world exists whether or not there is a human mind to perceive it.
Characteristics of Realism
- Matter is real to realists, but they can believe in various forms of matter.
- Realists point to matter as an example of an independent reality.
Human Knowledge Acquisition
- Human beings have no inborn or innate ideas in their minds at birth; it is a blank slate (tabula rasa).
- All contents of consciousness come from experience, which is the one source of input into the human mind.
- Ideas (or sensations) in minds are caused by qualities in things.
Sensation and Perception
- Sensation is the raw data that senses bring into the brain.
- Perception includes judgments and interpretations added to sensations, giving them meaning.
Imparting Knowledge and Values
- In realism, values are integrated into teaching the child.
- The child is informed properly, and what surrounds them can affect their mind and views in life.
Aims of Education in Realism
- Prepares the child for a happy and successful life.
- Acquaints the child with nature and social environment.
- Develops physical and mental powers of the child.
- Develops and trains the senses of the child.
- Prepares the child for real life.
- Provides understanding of the material world through inquiry.
Realism and Curriculum
- Developed according to utility and needs.
- Includes subjects like natural science, physical science, health culture, physical exercise, math, geography, history, and astronomy.
Role of the Teacher in Realism
- The teacher should be supreme and bring the child in touch with external realities of life.
- Imparts scientific knowledge in an easy and effective way.
- The teacher should be educated and well-versed with customs, beliefs, and rights of people and trends.
Methods of Teaching
- Emphasis on critical reasoning through observation.
- Scientific research and development are priorities.
- Education should proceed from simple to complex and from concrete to abstract.
- Activities like field trips, lectures, films, TV, audio-visual aids, and library are encouraged.
Realism in the Classroom
- Focuses on the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic.
- Classroom environment is highly structured and organized.
- Utilizes standardized testing.
- Education should be fun and interesting for the student and prepare them for life in the real world.
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This quiz covers the philosophy of realism and its implications in education, exploring its historical roots and diverse interpretations.