PDU3701 Assignment 2 2025

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Assignment 02 (PARAGRAPH TYPE QUESTIONS: Mandatory assignment)
Question 1
1.1
Define “philosophy of education” and explain its purpose. Why is it important for educators to study the philosophy of education? (10)
1.2
Discuss the tenants of pragmatism? (10)
1.3
What is phenomenology? Discuss phenomenology of the self, which is one of the categories of phenomenology. (15)
1.4
Explain the role of “critical pedagogy” in education. How can it be applied in contemporary classrooms to address social inequalities? (15)
[50]
Question 2
Read Chapter 5: ‘Hermeneutics and a hermeneutic philosophy of education’ in your prescribed textbook before responding to this question.
1.1
Explain how hermeneutic philosophy challenges the notion of objective knowledge. What are the implications of this challenge for teaching and learning practices? (15)
1.2
Analyze the relationship between text, context, and interpretation in hermeneutics. How can educators apply this relationship to enhance their teaching practices and curriculum design? (15)
[30]
Question 3:
Read chapter 9: ‘Postmodernism and philosophy of education’ in your prescribed textbook in responding to this question.
3.1
Define postmodernism in the context of philosophy. How does postmodern thought challenge traditional views of knowledge and truth? (8)
3.2
Examine the idea of “multiple perspectives” in postmodernism. Why is it important for educators to incorporate diverse viewpoints in the classroom (12)
(20)
TOTAL: [100]