Evolution of Philosophical and Anthropological Trends
Positivism
A contemporary philosophical trend, founded by 19th-century French philosopher Auguste Comte, argues that there is only one acceptable method for knowing reality: the scientific method, whose mission is to describe facts.
Anthropological Trends
Linear Evolution
Franz Boas, Morgan, and Tylor adopted the Darwinian evolution theory as an explanatory model. They argue that just as nature has evolved to develop current living species, human cultures have also evolved before converging into Western
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Socializing Agents
Primary socialization is crucial as it introduces individuals to society, involving the acquisition of habits, social norms, and behaviors. From birth, individuals are capable of receiving social and cultural forms from their environment. Socialization is the process of becoming a social being through agents like family, school, TV, and peers. Children internalize roles, attitudes, and values, shaping their identity. This internalization progresses from concrete to general, influenced
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Model Constructivism
What was Vygotsky’s approach?
Language enables the development of thought.
In what way did Bruner agree with Piaget?
People advance their cognitive development through various stages.
What application did Ausubel have for meaningful learning in constructivist theory?
Teachers should organize content logically and deductively.
Cognitivism Pedagogical Model
Indicate the 5 Gestalt laws:
- Proximity
- Similarity
- Continuity
- Closure
- Background
Who develops strategies in the field of knowledge?
The learner
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Chiavenato
People and Organizations
To overcome their personal limitations, people come together to form organizations aimed at achieving common goals. If they grow, organizations must include more people, who pursue different individual goals. This makes organizational objectives (production, profitability, cost reduction, market expansion, etc.) move away from the individual goals of the new entrants. The individual-organization relationship is not always cooperative and successful; it is often
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Understanding Conflict
Conflict is a clash between differing positions within a person, between people, or between groups, states, and other communities. It’s a sign of growth, an opportunity for improvement, self-discovery, forgiveness, acceptance, and emotional and spiritual maturity.
Anatomy of a Conflict
- Differing opinions on problem-solving lead to detachment.
- Detachment leads to disagreements.
- Disagreements result in conflict.
Causes of Conflict
- Internal conflict (emotional)
- Unmet needs or desires
Chilean Education Evolution: 1810-1850
Chilean Education: 1810-1850
Camilo Henríquez proposed a 3-year primary education in Chile:
- First year: Basic literacy (reading and writing)
- Second year: Moral education alongside literacy
- Third year: Arithmetic, geometry, physics; students become monitors
Teachers oversaw three classrooms, maintaining discipline and monitoring tasks.
O’Higgins’ “falling drops” method (1823) was revived in 1828.
The 1822 Constitution mandated public education and the establishment of monasteries and schools.
Founding Fathers’
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