Name: PDU3701 Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025 - StudyPass
Price: 50.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (5 reviews)

Unisian

4.99 rating from 1202 reviews

Rated 4.99 out of 5 based on 1202 customer ratings

PDU3701 Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 5 customer ratings

(5 customer reviews)

R50.00
47 Downloads

PDU3701
Assignment 1 2025

To prepare for this assignment please read through:

Prescribed textbook: Higgs, P. & Letseka, M. 2022. Philosophy of Education Today: An
Introduction. Third edition. Cape Town: Juta.

Question 1

1.1 Define “philosophy of education” and explain its purpose. Why is it important
for educators to study the philosophy of education?

According to chapter 4 Philosophy of education is the study of education, focusing on how
we learn, what knowledge is, and the purpose of teaching. It helps educators understand
different ways of teaching, how students learn, and how education shapes society. It also
encourages critical thinking and helps improve teaching methods to make learning more
meaningful.