Assignment task: My philosophy was on Essentialism
Choose ONE of the following options to address in your thread:
Compare and contrast your assigned philosophy with biblical principles, giving examples of how your philosophy aligns with Scripture, and examples of how it stands opposed to Scripture.
Consider the answers your assigned philosophy gives for the basic questions of philosophy, such as Metaphysics = What is reality/truth? Epistemology = Is it possible to know reality/truth? If so, how? Axiology = What values should be developed in education? What is beautiful? Learner's Nature = What is the human condition? Good? Bad? Neutral? What learner factors should be considered in education? Teacher's Role = What is the most effective approach the teacher should take? Curricular Focus = What content is most important? Methodology = What pedagogical strategies are most effective?
How does your assigned philosophy "fit" you? What do you feel comfortable with and what do you not? Give details. What are the criticisms of this philosophy? What do opponents of this philosophy/theory say?