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Philippine Christian University

GRADUATE STUDIES, Manila
Syllabus in PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
Prepared by : Dr. Violeta L. Sarmiento
Credit Units: 3
Course Description:
The course offers knowledge and deep understanding on the ultimate goal of education based on basic
schools of educational philosophies as implemented in education. This is perceived as the personal effort to arrive
at solutions for educational problems based upon the experiences of thinkers. Also involves a deep comprehension
of the learners that throughout man’s existence on earth, he has been longing and striving for things which are
good for the body and soul which is innate in man, and it is his hope with much determination and courage, to
overcome obstacles. With this thought, it is assumed that universal education is one such kind of education which
can help alleviate the difficulties of man, freeing him from the bondage of ignorance in the pursuit of peace and
happiness. Universal education is therefore a necessity for students of the course to learn as it directs a
multiplicity of human actions to one end which is the common good of all.

Objectives: At the end of the teaching and learning period, the students of this course are able to:

1. Discuss comprehensively the meaning of Philosophy of Education.

2. Explain the unlimited scope of philosophy of education.
3. Enumerate the various functions of philosophy of education and state the various methods of
philosophical inquiry.
4. Discuss and acquire knowledge about Eastern and Western philosophies of education.
5. Explain their views on various aspects of their general philosophy.
6. Explain the educational philosophies of the world’s greatest philosophers and their philosophical thoughts
in education.
7. Enumerate and explain the issues, trends and innovations in education

Content:
Part I: Institutional Content: Review of the Vision, Mission, Objectives of PCU and the Graduate School

Part II: Course Content:

1. Philosophical Perspective to Education
Philosophy of Education.
a) Philosophy defined, nature, scope,
b) Man as defined by Philosophy
c) importance and functions of philosophy of education/ educational implications of Philosophy
d) Major fields of philosophy
e) Structure and modes of philosophical inquiry (Metaphysical, Epistemological and Axiological,
Logic) in Education
f) Philosophy of Teaching and Its Implications on Teaching Styles

2. Western Philosophies of Education

a) An introduction to the Conventional Philosophies in Education and the Educational
Implications
of Essentialism.
b) An introduction to the liberal philosophies of education and the educational Implications of
Pragmatism.
c) An introduction to the Radical Philosophies of Education and the Educational Implications of
Marxism and Existentialism.
d) Classical and Contemporary Philosophies: Naturalism, Idealism, Progressivism etc.
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3. Eastern Philosophies of Education

a) Educational Implications of the following Conventional Schools of Indian Philosophy i)
Vedanta
ii) Yoga
b) Educational Implications of the following Heterodox Schools of Indian Philosophy : i)
Buddhism
ii) Jainism
c) Educational Implications of Islamic Thought

4.Thinkers. Educational Implications from the Contributions of the Following Eastern and Western
Thinkers (a) Eastern Thinkers : i) Dr Zakir Hussain ii) Sri Aurobindo Ghosh iii) Jiddu Krishna Murthy (b)
Western Thinkers i) Plato ii) Karl Jaspers iii) Paulo Freire

5.Educational Philosophies of the World’s greatest philosophers:

A) Plato, Aristotle, Socrates
b) Confucious, Lao Tze, Pestalozzi, Rousseau, Locke
c) Comenius, Froebel, Herbart, Spencer, Dewey

6.Philosophical Thoughts of Great Thinkers in Education:

Education as a necessity of Life
Education as a Social Function
Education as Direction
Education as Growth
Education as Unfolding
Education as Preparation
Education as Training of Faculties
Education as Formation
Education as Reconstruction
Education as Democratic Social function…

5. Issues, Trends, and Innovations in Education

a) Autonomy in Higher Education – Meaning, Purpose
b) Quality in Education – Assessment and Enhancement
c) Multicultural Education – Meaning, Purpose – Need and Principles of teaching and learning in
multicultural society
d) Human Rights and Education – Human Rights Education, Concept, Types and Need,
Governments‘ Legislation to ensure Human Rights Education
e) Emerging perceptions in Value Education, nurturing values as an instrument to counter
terrorism

6. Emerging Trends in Alternative Education Systems

a) Open systems of learning : Open Schools and Open universities.
b) Information technology and On-line learning
c) Philosophical Foundations of Teaching Styles : i) Export ii) Formal Authority iii) Personal Model
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iv) Facilitator

Requirements:

1. Regular attendance in classes and/ or in meetings

2. Report presentations of research on assigned topics (being a discussant on the topic) Please provide
handouts to classmates, Indicate in your handouts the following: Detailed Works Cited (for manuscripts
taken from the internet), Bibliography or References- Author, Copyright year, Title, Edition, Publisher,
Location or Place of Publication, Country
3. Reaction and reflection on some topics of concern to be given later as the discussion progresses
4. Compilation of all research/reports in proper arrangement, with Table of Contents and names of reporters
5. Research Writing. On concern regarding problems in education.

References:
1. Bauzon, Prisciliano T. (2000) Fundamental Philosophies of Education, Second Edition. MG Reprograhics, San Juan,
Metro Manila.
2. Botor, Celeste Ordas. ((2005) Philosophy of Education. National Book Store, Mandaluyong City
3. Botor, Celeste O. and Aniceta M. Centenero (2000) Philosophy of Education Concerns: Purposes, Content, and
Methods of Education. Philosophy of Education Society of the Philippines, Seventh Yearbook.Rex Printing Company,
Quezon City, Philippines.
4. Duka, Cecilio D. Ed.D. (2000) Philosophy of Education. Rex Book Store. Manila, Philippines.
5. Gregorio, Herman C. (2000). Philosophy of Education in Philippine Setting. Garotech Publishing, Quezon City,
Philippines
6. Lardizabal, Amparo S. Recent Revised Edition (2000) “Philosophical Foundations of Education,”Foundations of
Education. Rex Book Store. Manila, Philippines
7. Orteza, Avelina M. (2000) Philosophy of Education: A Collection of Essays. Rex Printing Company, Quezon City,
Philippines.
8. PDF (2010) Philosophy of Education. USA.
9. Tulio, Doris D. Ph.D. (2000) Latest Book. “Philosophical Foundations of Education,” Foundations of Education. National
Book Store. Manila Philippines
10. Tulio, Doris D. Ph.D. (2005) Reprint. Foundations of Education. National Book Store.
11. Zulueta, Francisco M. and Maglaya Elda M. (2012) Reprint. “Philosophical Foundations of Education,” Foundations of
Education. National Book Store. Manila, Philippines.
12. Any book, reading material, or manuscript worthy to read and to study regarding Philosophy of Education.

Prepared by:
Violeta L. Sarmiento, Ed.D. 09204880597, 09171474298
Faculty, Graduate Studies
Philippine Christian University, Manila
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