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The Humanist philosophy, inspired by Rousseau, sees young people as naturally good and capable of growth when given freedom to explore and learn in their own way. Rather than strict instruction, it encourages a child-centred approach where teachers guide and support curiosity, helping students to discover who they are and how they connect with the world.

Strengths
1. Builds confidence and self-awareness.
2. Inspires genuine curiosity and a love of learning.
3. Focuses on individual needs, interests, and creativity.

Weaknesses
1. Can feel unstructured and lack clear direction.
2. Students may miss out on essential knowledge if learning is left too open.
3. Teachers can struggle to balance freedom with guidance, especially in big classes.

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Vocational philosophy refers to preparing students for specific careers, trades, or skilled professions. It emphasizes practical skills, hands on learning and real-world exposure, over academic knowledge, aligning education with workforce needs. It values competency, employability and lifelong employability, and lifelong learning.

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Rousseau's humanist educational philosophy focuses on the whole child, nurturing their emotions, interests, attitudes, and skills in a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment.

I believe the strengths of this philosophy would be building resilience and confidence, as well as motivation to learn. Promoting ethical and respectful teacher-student relationships is another strength. And lastly, developing adaptable skills and values for a changing world.

Some weaknesses around this philosophy could be lacking a structure if staying true to the philosopher's original ideas. It could be harder to implement given today's policy and structure driven educational systems. And thirdly, the concept of freedom within education could be taken as an excuse to override guidance.

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Write a short reflection (150 words). Which philosophy (or combination) best prepares students for a rapidly changing world, and why?

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Write a short reflection (150 words). Which philosophy (or combination) best prepares students for a rapidly changing world, and why?

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Write a definition of Vocational Philosophy of Education. Add 3 strengths and 3 weaknesses. Include one image, gif, or icon to represent it.

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Write a definition of Vocational Philosophy of Education. Add 3 strengths and 3 weaknesses. Include one image, gif, or icon to represent it.

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Write a definition of Humanist Philosophy of Education. Add 3 strengths and 3 weaknesses. Include one image, gif, or icon to represent it.

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Write a definition of Humanist Philosophy of Education. Add 3 strengths and 3 weaknesses. Include one image, gif, or icon to represent it.

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Write a definition of Academic Philosophy of Education. Add 3 strengths and 3 weaknesses. Include one image, gif, or icon to represent it.

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Write a definition of Academic Philosophy of Education. Add 3 strengths and 3 weaknesses. Include one image, gif, or icon to represent it.

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Academic philosophy focuses on building critical thinking, logic, and reasoning through educational settings and structured development.

The strengths are the encouragement of understanding different perspectives, developing problem solving skills, and the expansion of curiosity beyond childhood.

The weaknesses are that it can be very complex to understand, doesn’t always have definitive answers or solutions, and in the past was very strictly taught without student-centred approaches.

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Definition - Vocational philosophy focuses on learning through experience, developing individuals skills and ideas.                                  Three strength's include :

Connection between hands on practices and theory, Job readiness and alignment to needs of society                                                      Three weaknesses include :

Potential lack in basic academic knowledge, No flexibility regards to career changes and lack of student centred learning.

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Definition - Vocational philosophy focuses on learning through experience, developing individuals skills and ideas.

Three strength's include :   Connection between hands on practices and theory,    Job readiness and alignment to needs of society

Three weaknesses include : Potential lack in basic academic knowledge, No flexibility regards to career changes and lack of student centred learning.

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humanist educational philosophy emphasizes the holistic development of each learner and focuses on developing the person by prioritizing personal growth, development of critical thinking and academic knowledge. it is a student centered approach that encourages learners to be responsible for their learning (learner autonomy) and fosters intrinsic motivation.

pros

Humanistic education aims to develop the "whole person," encompassing intellectual, emotional, social, and even physical well-being.

Humanistic education fosters critical thinking skills, enabling students to analyze information, form their own judgments, and solve problems effectively

Humanist educators believe in empowering students to take ownership of their learning.

cons

The emphasis on self-actualization and personal development may not fully prepare students for the realities of the competitive job market, including the need to meet objectives and deal with setbacks

Humanistic approaches often involve less structured curriculum and more student-led learning. This can lead to gaps in knowledge and skills if students don't cover all necessary topics

Humanistic education tends to prioritize the affective and emotional aspects of learning, which can sometimes overshadow the importance of cognitive development and knowledge acquisition