Abstract

What is a philosophy of education ? -- Using a worldview approach to develop one's philosophy of education -- Defining education -- Determining the aim or "end" of education -- Nature of the pupil and learning -- Commonalities : special creation and moral nature -- Commonalities : actional and developmental nature -- Implications : the actional nature -- Human differences -- The role of the teacher -- The nature of the curriculum -- The purpose of the curriculum -- Worldview integration in the design of the curreculum -- Conclusion -- Appendices : Summary of some of the philosophies of education held in the 21st century ; Developing the integrating core model.