Proponent/ Philosopher
Plato
Socrates
Rene Descartes
Assumption
The reality of everything lies in ideas, thought, & mind not in material thing.
Role of Teachers
An Idealist teacher is imbusedfully with higher degree of self-knowledge,self-dynamism,and essential qualities of spiritualism.
Models /Strategies
Socrates used Question-Answer Method,
Plato emphasized Discourse Method,
Aristotle advocate Inductive-Deductive method, and
Herbert advocated Instruction Method
Educational Aims
Self-realization or Exaltation of Personality
To ensure Spiritual Development
To Cultivate Truth, Beauty and Goodness
Conservation, Promotion and Transmission of Cultural Heritage
Conservation of In-born Nature into Spiritual Nature
Preparation for a Holy Life
Development of Intelligence and Rationality
Curriculum Emphasis
The curriculum should be concerned with the whole humanity and its expressions.
These experiences can be imbibed by two ways namely (1) from the physical environment (2) From contacts with other fellowmen.
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