The Implication of Plato’s Philosophy of Education to the Learner-Centred Teaching in Tanzania Secondary Schools

Abstract

The focus of this study is on the contribution of Plato’s philosophy of education to the learner-centred approach in Tanzania. Aim of this study was to establish how Plato philosophy of education can improve the learner-centred approach despite the challenges facing these methods. Meanwhile the study adopted a documentary review from various sources such as library, internet sources and books. However, it was discovered that for Plato education is an important tool to ensure the mastery of knowledge and skills at every stage of the growth of children and adults. Hence the quality of education in Tanzania system depends on the good teaching methodology in order to improve the quality as well as teaching learning materials. Therefore, in this study we want to see the Plato’s philosophy of education in improving the learner-centred methods in Tanzania.