Assessing the Practicality and Relevance of Adventist Educational Philosophy in a Contemporary Education Paradigm

Abstract

This article examines the key tenets of contemporary education philosophy and compares it to the principles of the Adventist educational philosophy. The intent is to determine whether Adventist educational philosophy aligns with the demands of contemporary education. In this vein, 10 key principles of contemporary education are first described. Then, the principles of Adventist educational philosophy are articulated and examined to determine if they meet the demands of contemporary education. Finally, the article concludes by looking at the implications of this critical analysis for the current status of Adventist educational philosophy.

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W. Marc Jackman

W. Marc Jackman is Assistant Professor at the Centre for Education Programmes at the University of Trinidad and Tobago. He teaches educational, developmental, and adolescent psychology courses in the Bachelor of Education programme. His research interests include motivation, achievement, and self-regulated learning across curriculum.