Western and Eastern Education Philosophies PDF

WESTERN AND EASTERN TOPIC 6 EDUCATION PHILOSOPHIES HED3153 - DR SITI NOOR AZILAH WESTERN VS EASTERN PHILOSOPHIES WESTERN EASTERN ▪roots in Athens, Rome, and ▪derived from Islam, Confucianism, Taoism Judeo...

WESTERN AND EASTERN TOPIC 6 EDUCATION PHILOSOPHIES HED3153 - DR SITI NOOR AZILAH WESTERN VS EASTERN PHILOSOPHIES WESTERN EASTERN ▪roots in Athens, Rome, and ▪derived from Islam, Confucianism, Taoism Judeo-Christianity and Mahayana Buddhism ▪Influenced by Greek philosophy ▪Mainly Chinese philosophy ▪More individualistic –find the meaning of life ▪Unity – journey of life goes toward the eternal realities ▪Self-dedication – to serve god, money, others ▪Selfless – satisfaction with what one has ▪Ethic focused – do what is supposed to be done without hurting others ▪ Ethic based behavior- dependence from inside to outside ▪Hands on approach ▪More spiritual approach HED3153 - DR SITI NOOR AZILAH 6.1 COMPARISON BETWEEN WESTERN AND EASTERN EDUCATION PHILOSOPHIES WESTERN EASTERN ▪stress active learning on their learners ▪prefer passive learning ▪Aristotle, Plato and Socrates ▪Eastern normally obtained the knowledge directly from their teachings of religion encouraged rational thinking. ▪The teaching and learning stresses the major ▪Learners think and share ideas outcomes from the teachers. ▪the teaching and learning process does ▪Teachers are fully responsible on class activity, materials not focus on teacher-centered instruction. ▪Learners are only responsible to receive input from teachers ▪Include thinking skill, problem solving and communication skills HED3153 - DR SITI NOOR AZILAH CONT WESTERN EASTERN ▪the roles of students are ▪the concept of teaching from the recognized by giving them the rights and teachers inside the classroom. respects ▪practice the concept of memorizing ▪learn by understanding. ▪Conformity ▪individualism and creativity ▪students will be criticized ▪providing compliments to students ▪teacher is in a position of authority ▪student-teacher relationship is more open HED3153 - DR SITI NOOR AZILAH  Criteria Eastern Approach Western Approach Concept of - Body is one not individual separated - Body is a combination of all Body part. connected parts. - Students train using both sides of - Students train using only dominant the body, including non-dominant side of the body. side Source of - Practicing physical activity through - Practicing physical activity through Learning enlightenment and realization with coaching from instructor. repetition and slow body movement Concept of Partner - Cooperative partnership. - Competitive relationship. Improvement/ - Cyclic development: through - Linear development: improvement Evolution returning, improvement is a has a goal and development stops never-ending journey with no limits. when the goal is reached. - There is no beginning and an end - Benchmarks of time are a consideration. Achievement/ - Achievement from enlightenment - Achievement and winning through Winning and realization. competition. Establishing Control over - Through meditation. - Through analysis and understanding. Emotions HED3153 - DR SITI NOOR AZILAH