Realism: The Role Of Thinking In The Field Of Education

With the evolving of views, education is a field that has been greatly impacted by different philosophies. It is apparent that those views have been influenced by the ways of thinking. There are two ways of thinking, inductive and deductive, that have lead others to have firm beliefs in the field of education. Through the different ways of thinking, realism was developed. Realism has impacted education in ways that are seen to improve the teacher and the children. The way one thinks and what they place value on influences their beliefs and ideals. Realism allows others to take a deeper look into their ways of thinking. There are different types of realism and they have influenced others in their perceptions of specific topics. Independence …show more content…
It is thought that this way of thinking could in fact unlock the secrets of nature, give control of the external worlds, and in return allow us to find truths that are yet to be seen. As, with most philosophies and/or theories there are faults and the inductive thinking the conclusion can be false. The logic between the two are dissimilar as inductive is seen as probability and it is certainty for deductive thinking. The top down approach as viewed by deductive reasoning contrasts the bottom up logic of inductive thinking but neither are right or wrong, it is up to the individual on their perceptions of reasoning. Building upon the logical processes of thinking the philosophy of realism grew and in result has influenced the field of education.
Realism has impacted education for many years and will surely influence the field of education in the future. Almost all areas of education can be found in the views of realism. While realism has different approaches, together they form a profound basis for many areas of life. The deductive and inductive ways of thinking continue to look at how educators portray the views of their own personal beliefs and ideas. By understanding the different theories that are included in the philosophy of realism, teachers, children, and education are greatly …show more content…
It is important to distinguish the ways in which realism is present in the environment. The foundation of realism, that through experiments, scientific reasoning, experience, and observation reality can be confirmed. The wide range of incorporation of both views and materials impact the educational process and influence the learner. There are many philosophers which have contributed to the ideas of realism. Together, these thoughts have increased the use of materials in the classroom, such as objects and pictures. Learning is based on facts and the mastery of these facts are obtained by first moving from simple to complex facts and from concrete to abstract. This practical guide for teaching is attentive to the individual