PRAGMATISM
(GOAL OF EDUCATION, ROLE OF THE
TEACHER, METHODS OF INSTRUCTION,
CURRICULUM)
PRAGMAT
ISM
Pragmatism
problems.
is the practical approach to
It comes from the Greek word “Pragma”
which means work, practice,action or
activity.
It is a typical American Philosophy
practical in approach.
PRAGMAT
ISM
Pragmatist believe that reality is constantly
changing and that we learn best through
applying our experiences and thoughts to
problems, as they arise.
According to this thought whatever is useful is
good and whatever is good is useful.
A pragmatist lives in a world of facts and not in
a world of ideas or ideals.
Chief Exponents Of The Philosophy Of
Pragmatism Are:
CharlesSanders Pierce
William James
John Dewey
George Herbert Mead
Pragmatism and Education
Pragmatism supports progressive trends
of education. Pragmatism has influenced
the modern education greatly.
According to pragmatism “activity” lies
at the center of all educative process.
Education is continuous process which is
progressive and flexible.
Pragmatism and Education
Itstands for freedom and worth of the
individual. It works on the principle of
democracy and education as a social
necessity.
According to this school of thought
education should help an individual to
meet human needs and solve problems
and thereby enable an individual to lead
a happy life.
Pragmatism and Aims of Education
Reconstruction of Experience
According to Ross the general education
aim of Pragmatism is “creation of new
values”
Activity and Experience
The educational system aims at providing
the learner, physical, intellectual, moral
and aesthetic activities.
Pragmatism and Aims of Education
Personal and social adjustment
Pragmatism lays stress on an individual solving
problems of life
Hence the aim of education should be the
formulation and cultivation of dynamic adoptable,
resourceful and enterprising mind.
All around development
An individual must develop physically, mentally,
socially, morally and aesthetically.
Curriculum
Content
Only activities, experiences and subjects
should be included in the curriculum which
are useful to the needs of the student and
also meet the future expectations of their
adult life.
It condemns the principle of cramming and
encourages original thinking and freedom
to develop social purposeful attitude.
Curriculum
Instruction
and Learning
Experiences
School of philosophy favors the project
method and consider it active and dynamic.
Child learn through their experiences.
The teacher only guides and suggests
whenever a student needs help.
They believe in learning by doing.
Importance of child and they put a heavy
emphasis in activities.
Teacher’s Role
Teacher and Administrators
Teacher works as a friend and guide to the children.
Teacher knows students interest and understanding
regarding the conditions of changing society.
The teacher puts problems in front of students which are
interesting and students are expected to solve it.
Acts as a facilitator and helps guide students in the right
direction.
Pragmatism believes in social discipline based on child’s
interest, activities and sense of social responsibility. It
condemns enforced discipline.
Student’s Role
Want experiences to make the learning
real for the students.
Pragmatists believe that learners should
apply their knowledge to real situations
through experimental inquiry.
This prepares students for citizenship,
daily living and future careers.
School’s Role
Schools philosophy is having students
gain real experiences of actual life
which develop social sense and sense
of duty towards society and the
nation.
It is not only a sense of education
Preparing students to better citizens.
Conclusions
Pragmatism stands for the practical
approach. In short, pragmatism is an
attitude and a way of living.
Pragmatism has its emphasis on
action rather than thought.
Pragmatism is basically an attitude
and not a body of ideas.
