PDU3701 Assignment 3 2025

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PDU3701 Assignment 3 2025

Assignment 3 (ESSAY QUESTION: Mandatory assignment)

Question 1: Name TWO philosophers who were associated with Phenomenology. (Refer to pages 62-63 of Philosophy in Education Today: An Introduction) (4)

Question 2: Identify FIVE characteristics of Phenomenology. (Refer to pages 64 of Philosophy in Education Today: An Introduction) (10)

Question 3: Name THREE educators who are associated with Phenomenology. (Refer to pages 66-68 of Philosophy in Education Today: An Introduction) (6)

Question 4: How does Phenomenology respond to formal education systems? (Refer to page 70 of Philosophy in Education Today: An Introduction) (10)

Question 5: What can Phenomenology help us to achieve in education? (Refer to page 71 of Philosophy in Education Today: An Introduction) (10)

Question 6: Indicate whether the following statements are true or false, and provide your answer with an explanation.

6.1 Phenomenology examines things and people by imposing theories and opinions onto reality.

6.2 Phenomenology focuses on our felt experience of reality rather than on a scientific analysis of the experience.

6.3 Phenomenology is concerned with a description of what is essentially human.

6.4 Phenomenology believes that theories about us and about life can be very misleading, and may lead to falsehood.

6.5 Phenomenology is deeply concerned about the impact of formal, prescriptive education systems on young children. (10) [50] Question 7: Essay Read Chapter 1 on African Philosophy and the Philosophy of Education. Discuss in essay format, the significance of African philosophy for you as a teacher. In your essay, also explore how African philosophy can assist you in planning and implementing your teaching and learning activities in a classroom. Your essay will be assessed as follows: 1. Title of essay [5] 2. Introduction [10] 3. Body [20] 4. Conclusion [10] 5. References [5]