Realism and its educational implications

Realism and its educational implications

Realism believes that the child has to face realities of life and is able to solve problems. To achieve this, the child should expose to knowledge and experiences. Realists suggest that the curriculum should include science subjects. While selecting subjects, the background of the learners and abilities should be considered. 

Realism and aims of education

It suggests that

1. should prepare the child for real life
2. should boost the physical and mental powers of the child
3. should develop and train senses
4. make the child to familiar with the social and natural environment

Realism and curriculum

It prefers science and vocational subjects to prepare the children for day to day living.

Realism and methods of teaching

It suggests that the child should train his senses to experience knowledge and has to use appropriate audio-visual aids to facilitate the learning through observation and experimentation.

Realism and discipline

It supports the moral education to inculcate self-discipline among the children.

Realism and teacher

The teacher should be mastered in knowledge and has in-depth experience in teaching. The teacher should do a lot of researches intellectually by implementing psychological and scientific principles.