ESSENTIALISM
What does essentialism teach?
Teach accumulated knowledge through core courses
What does perennialism teach?
Focuses on enduring themes and on the Great Books.
What does progressivism teach?
It teaches around the concerns, curiosity, and real- world experiences.
How does social reconstruction teach?
Focuses on alleviating pervasive social inequities and reconstruct society into a more just order.
What does existentialism teach?
It helps students find their meaning and direction in life.
What is the core curriculum?
Math, science, history, literature
What are the Great Books?
They are written by history's finest thinkers and writers.
To determine if something has merit you test it.
What is social Darwinism?
Society is in a "sorting" system.
Roles are enforced and help with keeping structure. True or false
False. Interpersonal relationships are emphasized and the student directs.
What is the dynamic of this class?
teacher centered, teacher is at the front and they decide what is taught.
What are the three "Rs"?
What is the dynamic of a progressive classroom?
Students working on different things and the teacher walks around talking to groups and making suggestions.
What is the teacher's role?
Teacher is a facilitator. They assist students in developing a strategy, organize a visit, and ensure data is being collected that meets the objective.
role of the teacher
Create genuine connections and create a free and open environment
Who popularized essentialism?
William Bagley in the 1930s
Who is Mortimer Adler?
proposed a curriculum with no electives
Who is John Dewey?
a reformer who taught that we learn best through social interaction in the real world.
What is praxis?
doctrine that when actions are based on value, then they can make a real difference.
Why are we less connected to our inner voice?
distractions. technology, competition, external stimuli
Who advocates for a more inclusive curriculum?
E. D. Hirsch Jr.
At St. Johns, students should learn for extrinsic reasons (true or false)
false, grades are only given for admission to graduate programs. They don't receive grades unless they ask for them. learn just to learn.
What was the Laboratory School?
It was school created to test Dewey's school design, curriculum, and methods.
What are ways students could get involved in changing society?
meet political leaders, look at cases to determine if race changes a situation, volunteer, fundraisers
Goal for student
To understand and accept their individuality