Subject: COMPARATIVE PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

Course Description:
It deals with the comparative analysis of the different philosophies of
education focused on those underlying Philippine education. It includes the study of
the relationship, functions and application of the major philosophies of education to
educational practice, policy formulation and national development direction in
education.
Cognitive Aims
1.1.1. Discuss with 90 % accuracy the nature, roles realms scope, bases ,
history and meaning of course related terms.
1.1.2. Familiarized themselves with the approaches to the comparative study
of the various educational philosophies
1.1.3. Identify and compare critically the major components proponents,
concepts, theories, aims and principles of such philosophies of education;
1.1.4. Explain with 90.5 confidence the reasons for the commonalities and
divergences of the educational philosophies being compared; and
1.1.5 Discuss the influence and relationships of the major philosophies of
education to the relevant current Philippine issues and problems.

Value Aims
1.2.1. Appreciate the contributions of Filipino thinkers to the development of
education philosophies;
1.2.2.Develop critical thinking skills;
1.2.3. Imbue educational philosophies needed to achieve educational goal
and ideals.

1. Background knowledge in Educational Philosophy

1.1 Nature, Scope and Roles
1.2 Definitions
1.3 Brief History and Bases
1.4 Three Realms ( Axiology, Epistemology, Metaphysics) and elements
(Mary Jean E. Primero and Anna Maricel G. Gualberto)

2. Comparison of the View of Men and His Nature in terms of

2.1 Eastern/Asian Philosophies
2.2 Western Philosophies
2.3 Filipino Viewpoints
(Nonato R. Magtibay and Reamy A. Delgado)
3. Approaches to the study of Philosophies of education
3.1 Categories
3.2 Educational Mission, Goals, Objectives and Aims
3.3 Types of Education
3.4 Methodological aspects and Approaches
(Lourdes V. Magsino and Marieta F. Barile)
4. Comparison of the different Philosophies of Education such as:
4.1 Major Eastern Educational Philosophies
4.2 Major Western Educational Philosophies
4.3 Educational Philosophies of Philippine Eminent , Illustration Educators,
Educators and Authorities in Education
( Erlinda S. Esquivel & Modgielyn Co)

5. Consensus among Philosophies of Education

5.1 Importance of Consensus
5.2 Practical Agreements
5.3. Philosophical Disagreement
5.3 Philosophical Agreement
(Pedro P. Leyco, Jr. and Bryan V. Cruz)
6. Educational Philosophies and Their Relationships to
6.1 Current Philippine Educational Programs, Thrusts, Thrusts and Priorities
6.2 Current Educational Issues
6.3 Current Educational Problems

(Lynn G. Mendoza & Agnes A. Ribon)

7. Emerging Educational Philosophies and their Possible Application to

7.1 Policy formulation In Levels/Areas of Education
7.2 Educational Practice in the Levels /Areas of Education
7.3 National Direction in Education
(Bernardo Z Rabi, Jessica Mamputsi
8.. Evolvement/Development /Formulation of Ones Philosophy of Education with
Regard to
8.1 knowledge , skills and Values
8.2 accountable Exercises of Academic Freedom
(Nemia B. Monsato and Marvin S. Layron)

To all students:
Tasks:
1. Kindly research on your assigned topic. Prepare a power point
presentation of it. Then email it to feneliamorada3@yahoo.com and to all
your classmates for their copies. Attached is the email address and cell
phone no. for your information.
2. Submit a hard copy of your research work on or before July 12, 2015.
3. After two weeks I will send set of questions for you to answer based on
the research work of your classmates. So, please be sure to send your
topics to all your classmates for their reference.
4. Thank you and God Bless.
Dr. Fenelia M. Morada