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Holy Name University

City of Tagbilaran
Graduate Studies

Educ 101
Section: A
First Semester, AY: 2024-2025

Philosophical Perspectives in Education


Activity No. 3

Name: JOHN NINO L. OSORIO Sci – Ed 1st Year

Think about it:


1. Why might the study of philosophy be particularly important to educators?
- Philosophy informs various educational theories and approaches, helping
educators to articulate their beliefs about teaching and learning.

2. Which branch or branches of philosophy would you want to emphasize in your


classroom? Why?
- As a high school science teacher, I would emphasize two branches of
philosophy in the classroom: Epistemology and Ethics. Here’s why:
1. Epistemology (The Study of Knowledge)
Epistemology deals with questions about how we know what we
know. This is essential for teaching science, which is grounded in
evidence-based inquiry and critical thinking. By focusing on epistemology,
students can:
a. Understand the nature of scientific knowledge—how it is acquired,
tested, and validated.
b. Learn to distinguish between belief and justified knowledge through
evidence.
c. Appreciate the role of the scientific method and the importance of
skepticism and questioning.
By incorporating discussions on how we know things in science,
students will better grasp the significance of hypotheses, experiments, and
empirical data, helping them become better critical thinkers and problem-
solvers.
2. Ethics (The Study of Moral Principles)
Science often brings up ethical considerations, especially when
discussing issues like genetics, environmental science, technology, and
medical advancements. By emphasizing ethics, students can:
a. Reflect on the moral implications of scientific discoveries, such as
genetic engineering, climate change, and artificial intelligence.
b. Engage in ethical reasoning when considering real-world scenarios,
promoting responsible decision-making.
c. Understand how science and society are interwoven, highlighting the
importance of using scientific knowledge for the betterment of
humanity.
Ethics helps students consider the broader consequences of scientific
advancement, ensuring that they understand the power and responsibility
that comes with scientific knowledge.
These two branches help foster not just scientific literacy, but also a
thoughtful, well-rounded approach to knowledge and its application in
real-world contexts.

3. Do you learn better deductively or inductively? Why do you think?


- I tend to learn better inductively, and I think this is because I thrive when I can
observe specific examples or patterns first and then generalize principles
from them. Here’s why:
1. Observing Patterns and Examples
 Inductive learning starts with specific observations, examples, or data
points, and from there, I derive general rules or conclusions. This aligns
with how I naturally engage with new information—by first exploring or
understanding concrete cases before attempting to abstract larger ideas.
 When learning inductively, I find it easier to see the logic or reasoning
behind a principle because I’ve experienced or analyzed the real-world
application first.
2. Retaining and Understanding Through Context
 By encountering specific situations, I feel that concepts become more
memorable and relatable. Learning through examples or case studies
makes the ideas stick, as I can associate abstract principles with tangible
instances.

4. Can you think of other school-based examples for each of the branches and
sub-branches?

- In science education, Epistemology fits particularly well. For example:

Scientific Method and Justification of Knowledge (Epistemology)

 In a science classroom, students regularly engage with epistemology when


they follow the scientific method. They develop hypotheses, perform
experiments, collect data, and draw conclusions. This process emphasizes
how scientific knowledge is justified—through evidence and repeatable
observations—rather than just accepted as a belief.
 An example activity could involve students designing an experiment to test
a theory, helping them understand the distinction between belief and
knowledge and the importance of evidence in validating scientific claims.

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