Answer to Question #235988 in Psychology for Zee

Question

1. Discuss how the empiricism can help you as a teacher in your classroom practice.

2. Discuss Pragmatism can assist you in your classroom.

3. Discuss African Feminism and indicate why it is relevant for the establishment of a Democratic learning environment.

4. "Postmodernism states that truth can be explained by a grand theory ". Motivate in details why this statement is true or
false.

Answer 1

Question 1

The empiricism component is essential in teaching students because it emphasizes experience as the best teacher. Experience helps teachers develop better teachings skills

Question 2

Pragmatism focuses on practical teaching and learning approach, and this can help to establish teaching programs that encourage growth and reflect on real-life scenarios through practical teaching

Question 3

African feminism was innovated from the African context of feminism by African women. It emphasizes the needs and conditions of African women. African feminism is relevant in creating democratic learning by incorporating topics concerning African feminism and allow students to understand its role in society.

Question 4

The statement is false because postmodernism and the grand theory explains truth differently. Postmodernism theory defines social life in a fragmented form and does not emphasize right and wrong.  Grand theory establishes the world in terms of totalizing and grand narratives considering cultural movements and political power.