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WESTERN AND EASTERN TOPIC 6

EDUCATION PHILOSOPHIES
WESTERN VS EASTERN
PHILOSOPHIES
WESTERN EASTERN
▪roots in Athens, Rome, and Judeo- ▪derived from Islam, Confucianism, Taoism
Christianity and Mahayana Buddhism
▪Influenced by Greek philosophy ▪Mainly Chinese philosophy
▪More individualistic –find the meaning of life ▪Unity – journey of life goes toward the
eternal realities
▪Self-dedication – to serve god, money,
others ▪Selfless – satisfaction with what one has
▪Ethic focused – do what is supposed to be ▪ Ethic based behavior- dependence from
done without hurting others inside to outside
▪Hands on approach ▪More spiritual approach
THE STUDENT INVOLVEMENT WITHIN
CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
WESTERNERS EASTERNERS
THE STUDENT INVOLVEMENT WITHIN
CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
WESTERNERS EASTERNERS
 Stress on active learning on  Prefer passive learning
their learners  The Eastern normally
 Western philosophers such as obtained the knowledge
Aristotle and Socrates directly from their teachings
encouraged rational thinking. of religion, such as Islam,
 Student appear as active Buddhism, Confucianism,
Hinduism and Taoism.
learners in the classroom.
 Teacher-centered.
 Student-centered.
Socratic method
(asking a series of question)
Socrates: "What is justice?"

Student: "Justice is doing the right thing."

Socrates: "But what is the right thing? Is it always right to obey


the law?"

Student: "Yes, the law tells us what’s right."

Socrates: "But what if the law is unjust, like in the case of an


oppressive government? Is it still right to follow it?"
THE STUDENT INVOLVEMENT WITHIN
CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
WESTERNERS EASTERNERS
 Encourage the students to be  Teachers are fully responsible
active in giving and sharing on the class effectiveness:-
the ideas.
- Preparing activities.
 Teacher as facilitator.
-Planning activities.
 Western education integrates
 Only receive input from
thinking, problem-solving,
teachers.
and communication skills,
reflecting its philosophical
principles.
THE STUDENT INVOLVEMENT WITHIN
CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
WESTERNERS EASTERNERS
 Very much encouraged to  The students are not required
think and voice their views to do anything, byt every
whenever they are involved materials are given by the
in group discussion/activity. teachers.
6.1 COMPARISON BETWEEN
WESTERN AND EASTERN
EDUCATION PHILOSOPHIES
WESTERN EASTERN
▪Stress active learning on their learners ▪Prefer passive learning
▪Eastern normally obtained the knowledge
▪Aristotle, Plato and Socrates directly from their teachings of religion.
encouraged rational thinking.
▪Teacher-centered
▪Student-centered ▪Teachers are fully responsible on class
activity, materials.
▪The teaching and learning process
focuses on student autonomy. ▪Learners are only responsible to receive
input from teachers
▪Include thinking skill, problem solving
and communication skills
CONT
WESTERN EASTERN
▪the roles of students are ▪the concept of teaching from the
recognized by giving them the rights teachers inside the classroom.
and respects ▪practice the concept of memorizing
▪learn by understanding. ▪Conformity
▪individualism and creativity ▪students will be criticized
▪providing compliments to students ▪teacher is in a position of authority
▪student-teacher relationship is more
open
Different Philosophical Approaches Between
the Eastern and Western Traditions
Criteria Eastern Approach Western Approach

Concept of - Body is one not individual separated part. - Body is a combination of all connected parts.
Body - Students train using both sides of the body, - Students train using only dominant side of the
including non-dominant side body.

Source of - Practicing physical activity through enlightenment - Practicing physical activity through coaching
Learning and realization with repetition and slow body from instructor.
movement

Concept of Partner - Cooperative partnership. - Competitive relationship.


Improvement/ - Cyclic development: through returning, - Linear development: improvement has a goal
Evolution improvement is a never-ending journey with no and development stops when the goal is
limits. reached.
- There is no beginning and an end - Benchmarks of time are a consideration.

Achievement/ - Achievement from enlightenment and realization. - Achievement and winning through competition.
Winning
Establishing Control over - Through meditation. - Through analysis and understanding.
Emotions
CONCLUSION
 In conclusion, for Western education, ,most students are given the
right to manage and take charge of their own learning.
 Whereas, Eastern education holds on to the concept of traditional-
teaching.
 Therefore, teachers are now trained to guide students by proviidng
guidelines, encouraging them to manage their learning, explore their
abilities, and do their best effort.

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