Western Schools of Philosophy: NATURALISM

Assumptions

• Naturalism is a doctrine that separates nature from God, Subordinates spirit to matter, and sets up unchangeable laws as supreme.

• Naturalism is also termed as materialism.

• According to this philosophy, the basis of the world is matters.

Role of Teacher

The teacher should not impose upon the child any things under his own authority or supremacy.

Models /Strategies

• Leaning by doing

• Learning by experience

• Learning by play as the basis of teaching

Educational Aims

• Self-Expression

• The perfection of human Machine

•  Preparation for the struggle of life

• Development of Individuality

Curriculum Emphasis

Naturalism does not advocate any rigid or fixed type of curriculum. The child learns best in a natural setting and nature is a grand book. The naturalistic curriculum is based upon the psychology of child and gives maximum importance to the age and stage of his development.

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