Doctrine that when actions are based on sound theory and values, they can make a real difference in the world.
What is Praxis?
100
Brazil native that educated the poor farmworkers.
Who is Paulo Freire?
100
Do this to help save the planet by reducing excess trash.
What is reduce/reuse/recycle?
100
Focused upon rigorous thinking and learning through "classic" literature.
What is Perennialism?
100
Social Reconstructionists focus on issues such as this...
What is racism, sexism, climate change, environmental pollution, homelessness, poverty, substance abuse, homophobia, &/or violence?
200
The idea that society is an ingenious "sorting" system, where the more talented rise to the top while those less developed find themselves at the bottom.
What is Social Darwinism?
200
Author of the book, "Dare the Schools Build a New Social Order?"
Who is George Counts?
200
Feed the homeless & less fortunate by volunteering at either of these places.
What is a soup kitchen/homeless shelter?
200
Student based education that focuses in on reforming society.
What is Social Reconstructionism?
200
Good ways for students to improve society could be by...
What is to create new petitions, donate, recycle, hold a press conference, investigate arrest/trial records, volunteer their time, hold community meetings, raise awareness, etc.
300
Attorneys, strictly-voluntarily, initiating legal action to remedy a social injustice unmasked.
What is Pro Bono?
300
Facilitator of the classroom.
What is the teacher?
300
Spay & neutering your pets will save their lives.
Who are shelter animals?
300
Referred to as the "back-to-basics" approach to core curriculum.
What is Essentialism?
300
Instead of lecturing, things a Reconstructionist teacher would be doing are...
What is organize visits, explore social problems, suggest alternative perspectives, assist with analysis, develop strategies, and help with research techniques.
400
Researching & finding a cause you care about & then...
What is do anything! Speak to local political leaders, raise awareness, join a volunteer group, organize marches, donate money/goods, sign a petition, etc.
400
Gaining knowledge through real-world experiences, field trips, and cooperative group projects.
What is Progressivism?
500
Encourages imagination, individual creativity, and is a self-paced learning.