Realism




 * Realism**

//Definition//
 * Realism believes in the world as it is. It is based on the view that reality is what we observe. It believes that truth is what we sense and observe and that goodness is found in the order of the laws of nature.
 * Background Information
 * Realism is a reaction against curricula consisting of studies that have become bookish or abstract.
 * Focus on “things” rather than words or ideas
 * According to Realism the external world of objects is not imaginary
 * The realistic movement in education started from the 16th century.

//Main Points//
 * Realism believes that the world we see is what is real.
 * Realists believe in the present life.
 * Realists see the need to distinguish between “appearance” and “reality”
 * Knowledge is real and people have the obligation to obtain it
 * “Realism believes that there is an objective reality apart from that which is presented to the consciousness.”
 * Reality exits independently of observers

Differences Helpful Link that examines the difference between Idealism and Realism

Realism Powerpoint Great Power Point presentation discussing Realism

Wiki Wiki page describing the Realism movement