EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Which philosophy of education considers psychology as an incomplete study of and an inadequate basis of educational theory? (d) Naturalism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Idealism is a school of philosophy that emphasizes that “ideas or concepts are the essence of all that is worth know-ing” (Johnson et. al., 2011, p. 87). Based on the writings of Plato, this school of philosophy encourages conscious reason-ing in the mind.

Detailed explanation-3: -Applied to education, naturalism considers child as a gift of nature with potentialities for natural growth according to laws of nature. The child is an active individual capable of self-development. The aim of education is to develop the child as healthy and active personality in a natural setting.

Detailed explanation-4: -Educational realism is the belief that we should study logic, critical thinking, and the scientific method to teach students to perceive and understand reality. As you might imagine, there is a heavy emphasis on math and science, though the humanities can also be influenced by educational realism.

Detailed explanation-5: -Realism and Method of Teaching: Realism aims to prepare learners for real and practical life. It calls for teaching-learning methodologies on the basis of subjects and interests of the learners.