3: Educational Philosophy Last updated Save as PDF Page ID 111127 Jennfer Kidd, Jamie Kaufman, Peter Baker, Patrick O'Shea, Dwight Allen, & Old Dominion U students Old Dominion University 3.1: What are philosophies of education? 3.2: What is the purpose of education? 3.3: How is Plato a philosophical leader in education? 3.4: What is constructivism? 3.5: What is the difference between teacher-centered vs. student-centered philosophies?