Western and Eastern Education Philosophies
Western and Eastern Education Philosophies
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?"
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
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.