Read this exercise completely. This is a three-part exercise.

Using the Internet, research the origins of philosophical theory in education (see top tabs).

Here is a link to get your research started: https://graduatefoundationsmoduleela.wordpress.com/(Links to an external site.)

During your research, identify differences between the theoretical "-isms" in terms of education practice and the education leaders or philosophers for each theory. Which most closely identifies your beliefs and why?

Describe your educational philosophy and how it applies or will apply to your educational practice.

Idealism

Realism

Perennialism

Pragmatism / Progressivism

Social Reconstructionism

Essentialism

Humanism

Behaviorism

Existentialism

Postmodernism