1.1 Define philosophy and normative philosophy, and explain how they differ from theory.
- Philosophy is the study of theories of knowledge, truth, existence, and morality. Normative philosophy is a shared belief of the way things should be in a particular context (such as education). Theories are sets of related principles based on observation that are used to explain the world around us. Theories explain the ways things are. Philosophies suggest the way things ought to be. Theories are used to back up philosophies.
1.2 To which part of teacher professionalism is philosophy most closely related? Explain.
- Philosophy is most closely related to a specialized body of knowledge. All professionals have specialized knowledge, and philosophy is a part of professional educators' specialized body of knowledge.
1.3 What's the major difference between Allie's and Brad's normative philosophies?
- Allie believed that essential knowledge and frequent assessment were the best ways to teach her students. Brad believed that directly involving students in problem solving and decision-making activities was most important.
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