In this paper, I will begin with a brief discussion on the outcome of my own philosophical orientation using Zinn's Philosophy of Adult Education Inventory (PAEI)(1998). ... Although I understand "there is no "right or "wrong " philosophy of education" (Zinn, p.72), I was conscious that sometimes it is easy to be an "idealist when asked to express your beliefs. ... I also understand that this inventory is only a tool in order to identify my philosophy and ultimately grow from it. ... As Apps has suggested; It can help us to become critically aware of what we do as practitioners: show us a...

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Curriculum is an umbrella term used to describe educational topics, issues and lessons designed to help the child attain the necessary standard of education to further their knowledge. ... Today's early education owes a great deal to the Froebelian Philosophy. ...

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The field of educational technology has links that go back for almost a hundred years, at least to the museum movement in the early part of the 20th century. The museum movement and the success of training and development work during the two world wars were major factors in the development of the field. Educational technology flourished in the 1950's and continues to play an important role in many colleges of education. The particular sub-discipline of educational technology we will explore in this paper does not have a long history. Information technology and teacher education (ITTE) i...

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