Essentialism in Education

Schools should focus on transmitting cultural heritage and moral values to students (correct)

Students should be active participants in the learning process, involved in democratic class decision-making

Schools should prepare students for analyzing and solving the social problems that they will face as adults

For a country to be competitive in the global marketplace, schools should seek to produce more competent workers

Education should primarily focus on preparing students for social activism

Schools should prioritize vocational training over academic education

Students should be encouraged to pursue their individual interests in learning

Education should focus on essential skills and knowledge (correct)

To transmit a core set of knowledge and skills to students (correct)

To empower students to lead social and political change

To encourage students to pursue their own educational paths

To prepare students for specific careers in the global marketplace