Activity 2: Agustin

1) What is the historical context of this character?
He lived in the Roman world so existed a discussion if he was part of the Barbaric tribes. And Agustin questioned for his religion.
2) Describe the character. Mention the main aspects of his life.
He was born on Novenber 13th.in 354. In his childhood he learned Latin and Greek.
When he was young in 370, at 17 years went to the city of Cartago. In this period studied philosophy and was "looking for the truth".
Agustin died in 430.
3)What does his character propound in education?
His method in education (grammatical exercises) questions and answers. He catch the attention of his disciples through questions. If the question is answer wrong he formule another queston with more information. He find the truth  through mistakes.
4)What is the role of the teacher in his model?
To teach the truth through words and thinking.
5)What is the role of the student in his model?
He uses in his pedagogy the Paideia which is the form of educating children. He searches for good speech, good thinking and good actions.
For his disciple according to Plato, the disciples must walk through a long road of exercise to curehis eyes and strengthen his sight for the indiscribable light. ( to find the purpose of dialogue)
6)Give an example of his model in a specific situation
This is an example of this method in education:
Agustin:¿Que te parece que pretendemos al hablar?
Adeodato: Por lo que ahora se me alcanz o enseñar o aprender.
Ag: Asi lo veo..pues evidente que pretendemos enseñar cuando hablamos mas ¿como aprendemos?