Pragmatism

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Aims of Education 
No specific aim of education can be predetermined which holds true and good to all children at all times, places and situations
The goal is to help guide child according to his or her natural interest, aptitude and capacities in the field of academic activities that they grow up and develop ways to successfully achieving a happier life
Schools philosophy is having students gain real experiences of actual life which develop social sense and sense of duty towards society and the nation
It is not only a sense of education but a sense of community
Preparing students to be better citizens
Aims of Education 
To socialize children
To integrate children into the society
To help children to become useful citizens
To empower children with skills for self-employment
Teaching Approaches 
Based on the psychology and interests of the child
Teaching must be child-centered (consider present needs, interests and abilities)
Use practically-oriented variety of teaching methods
Full participation of the pupils required
Pupils to use more than one of their senses in acquiring knowledge
Group method or co-operative teaching methods are encouraged
Discovery, discussions and team-project encouraged
Role of the school
To foster social consciousness in the children
School is an extension of the home (experience of the child both at school and in the home is continuous)
School cannot be isolated from the community, nor should it remove the child from the community in whose life the child is expected to participate
Role of the teacher
Teacher works as a friend and guide to the children
Teacher knows students interest and understanding regarding the conditions of changing society
The teacher puts problems in front of students which are interesting and students are expected to solve it
Acts as a facilitator and helps guide students in the right direction
Friendly and democratic (joint communicated experience)
Moderate, organize and guide the child's learning (be a resource person)
Not a spectator but shares experiences with pupils and vice versa
Foster problem-solving abilities and promote reflective thinking
Role of the learner 
Want experiences to make the learning real for the students
Pragmatists believe that learners should apply their knowledge to real situations through experimental inquiry
This prepares students for citizenship, daily living, and future careers
Pragmatist curriculum 
Curriculum as experiences
All about what experiences the students will have
Education as continues reconstruction of experience
Education as growth
Education as a social process
A variety of subjects: to satisfy the aptitude and wishes of the children
All subjects are important and should stress practical experience
Compulsory and core curriculum: English, mathematics, social studies (history and geography) and sciences (biology, physics and chemistry)
Explorative sciences encouraged
Social sciences important: represents human behaviour
Humanities important: Cultural heritage
Pragmatist and learner discipline
Need for self-discipline
Against use of punitive and painful disciplinary measures
Advocates for freedom for the learners
Promotion of discipline through working together
Democracy in education – involve learners in formulation of rules
Merits of pragmatism 
Pupils' active participation
Wide range of subjects: pupils choose according to their wishes and aptitude
Use of group method encourages the socialization of children
Child-centered and a practical activities
Progressive views on discipline
Demerits of pragmatism 
Lack of discipline may cause problems in class
Choice of subjects by pupils must be monitored (to avoid choice of irrelevant or impractical subjects)
Discovery method - could be abused to waste a lot of time for learning
Aims of Education 
No specific aim of education can be predetermined which holds true and good to all children at all times, places and situations
The goal is to help guide child according to his or her natural interest, aptitude and capacities in the field of academic activities that they grow up and develop ways to successfully achieving a happier life
Schools philosophy is having students gain real experiences of actual life which develop social sense and sense of duty towards society and the nation
It is not only a sense of education but a sense of community
Preparing students to be better citizens
Aims of Education
To socialize children
To integrate children into the society
To help children to become useful citizens
To empower children with skills for self-employment
Teaching Approaches 
Based on the psychology and interests of the child
Teaching must be child-centered (consider present needs, interests and abilities)
Use practically-oriented variety of teaching methods
Full participation of the pupils required
Pupils to use more than one of their senses in acquiring knowledge
Group method or co-operative teaching methods are encouraged
Discovery, discussions and team-project encouraged
Role of the school
To foster social consciousness in the children
School is an extension of the home (experience of the child both at school and in the home is continuous)
School cannot be isolated from the community, nor should it remove the child from the community in whose life the child is expected to participate
Role of the teacher
Teacher works as a friend and guide to the children
Teacher knows students interest and understanding regarding the conditions of changing society
The teacher puts problems in front of students which are interesting and students are expected to solve it
Acts as a facilitator and helps guide students in the right direction
Pragmatism believes in social discipline based on child's interest, activities and sense of social responsibility. It condemns enforced discipline
Friendly and democratic (joint communicated experience)
Moderate, organize and guide the child's learning (be a resource person)
Not a spectator but shares experiences with pupils and vice versa
Foster problem-solving abilities and promote reflective thinking
Pragmatist curriculum 
Curriculum as experiences
All about what experiences the students will have
Education as continues reconstruction of experience
Education as growth
Education as a social process
A variety of subjects: to satisfy the aptitude and wishes of the children
All subjects are important and should stress practical experience
Compulsory and core curriculum: English, mathematics, social studies (history and geography) and sciences (biology, physics and chemistry)
Explorative sciences encouraged
Social sciences important: represents human behaviour
Humanities important: Cultural heritage
Pragmatist and learner discipline
Need for self-discipline
Against use of punitive and painful disciplinary measures
Advocates for freedom for the learners
Promotion of discipline through working together
Democracy in education – involve learners in formulation of rules
Merits of pragmatism 
Pupils' active participation
Wide range of subjects: pupils choose according to their wishes and aptitude
Use of group method encourages the socialization of children
Child-centered and a practical activities
Progressive views on discipline
Demerits of pragmatism 
Lack of discipline may cause problems in class
Choice of subjects by pupils must be monitored (to avoid choice of irrelevant or impractical subjects)
Discovery method - could be abused to waste a lot of time for learning