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What did George Counts emphasize about change in education?
What did George Counts emphasize about change in education?
According to Theodore Brameld, what should be the main goal of education?
According to Theodore Brameld, what should be the main goal of education?
In the context of social Reconstructionism, what role should schools play in addressing social issues?
In the context of social Reconstructionism, what role should schools play in addressing social issues?
What did George Counts suggest was lacking despite material progress?
What did George Counts suggest was lacking despite material progress?
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Which educational philosophy emphasizes the importance of learning through real-life experiences?
Which educational philosophy emphasizes the importance of learning through real-life experiences?
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What did Theodore Brameld advocate for in terms of education accessibility?
What did Theodore Brameld advocate for in terms of education accessibility?
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What type of teaching method did George Counts believe was the most effective?
What type of teaching method did George Counts believe was the most effective?
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According to George Counts, what should schools aim to provide for all students?
According to George Counts, what should schools aim to provide for all students?
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What concept did Theodore Brameld reject in favor of creating an egalitarian society?
What concept did Theodore Brameld reject in favor of creating an egalitarian society?
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In the context of education, what should be eliminated according to George Counts?
In the context of education, what should be eliminated according to George Counts?
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Study Notes
John Locke: Empiricist Educator
- A child is born as a "Tabula Rasa" or "Blank Slate", meaning they are neither inherently good nor bad, and their character is shaped by their experiences.
- The role of the teacher is crucial in making or breaking the child, emphasizing the importance of nurture over nature.
- Learners acquire knowledge through authentic experiences and are active agents of their own learning.
- Questioned the traditional view that knowledge comes exclusively from literary sources, such as Greek or Latin.
- Negated the concept of "divine rights of kings", suggesting that no one is destined to be a ruler forever.
John Dewey: Learning Through Experience
- Education is a social process, and schools are connected to the society they serve, aiming to shape human character and behavior.
- Schools are for the people and by the people, emphasizing the importance of community involvement.
- Students learn best when they are at the center of the educative process, implying a student-centered approach.
- Dewey valued the wisdom of the past, but believed learners should connect it to the present by doing and experimenting.
- The ideal learner is one who learns by doing and connects accumulated wisdom to the present.
Philosophical Thoughts on Education
- Philosophical thoughts on education help realize the importance of building interpersonal relationships and engaging in reflection and meaningful discourse during the teaching-learning process.
Banking Method
- The traditional approach in teaching, where students are seen as empty receptacles storing and remembering information.
- Characterized by a static and unchangeable view of the world, where students must fit in.
- Criticized for having too much teaching, but not enough learning.
Paulo Freire: Critical Pedagogy
- Believed that systems must be changed to overcome oppression and improve the human condition, seeing education and literacy as vehicles for social change.
- Advocated for teaching and learning as a process of inquiry, where students must invent and reinvent the world.
- Teachers should not see themselves as sole possessors of knowledge, and students should not be treated as empty receptacles.
- Critical pedagogy involves problem-posing education, where dialogue is the central element, and teachers and students engage in critical inquiry and problem-solving.
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Test your knowledge on the teachings of John Locke, an empiricist educator who believed that knowledge is based on one's experiences. Explore concepts like Tabula Rasa, nature vs nurture, and the crucial role of teachers in shaping a child's character.
