Educational Philosophers and the Dispositions Impacting Education and Society

Philosopher Values & Ethics
DISPOSITION

HISTORICAL EXAMPLE
With Citation

CURRENT PROPOSED APPLICATION

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Fairness, Justice, Equity

Paulo Freire is an educational philosopher who exemplified the principles of social responsibility. The philosopher believed that education is a tool for social transformation where teachers are responsible for addressing social inequities and injustices. According to Bogle (2021), Freire aimed to transform society through education, where fairness is used to value the knowledge and experiences of the learners. He uses justice to challenge oppressive systems and equity to advocate for personalized and relevant education for all students.

This disposition can be used in the current education system, where tutors develop diverse and inclusive curricula that reflect the experiences of cultures, ethnicities, gender, and social backgrounds to challenge stereotypes and foster cultural understanding among learners.

COMMITMENT
Work Ethic,
Committed to the Field of Education

John Dewey exemplified commitment following his dedication to the education sector. Dewey was committed to understanding and improving the educational experience and believed education is critical in developing people to engage in a democratic society actively (Zhang et al., 2022). He is also known for his strong work ethic and focus on research, writing, and teaching. His commitment to the field of education goes beyond theoretical contributions as he explored experiments and reforms and worked closely with teachers and students to exercise his ideas.

Educators today can apply this disposition in role modeling. They can be role models to students by displaying strong work ethic and genuine commitment to the profession. Eventually, they can inspire students to become committed to education, show a strong work ethic, and foster a culture of excellence.

REFLECTION
Critical Analysis, Reform, Progress, Data-based Decisions

William Heard Kilpatrick, an educational philosopher, demonstrated this disposition by emphasizing reflection and critical analysis in the educational process. Kilpatrick believed that educators should encourage learners to engage in thoughtful inquiry, questioning, and examination of ideas (Pomelov, 2021). He also challenged the traditional teaching approaches and recommended a shift towards active learning techniques. H...