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What is Essentialism in education?
What is Essentialism in education?
- A theory of learning based on observable behaviors.
- A philosophy focusing on individual choice and standards.
- The belief that ideas are the only true reality.
- The view that all children should be taught the ideas and methods deemed essential to the prevalent culture. (correct)
What does Existentialism focus on?
What does Existentialism focus on?
- Individual choice and the development of authentic individuals. (correct)
- Understanding observable data.
- The ideas that have lasted over centuries.
- The physical world has inherent meaning.
What is a central tenet of Idealism?
What is a central tenet of Idealism?
- Behavior is learned through environmental conditions.
- Learning is focused on observable behaviors.
- Ideas are the only true reality. (correct)
- Reality is defined by social reform.
What does Realism emphasize?
What does Realism emphasize?
Pragmatism teaches that:
Pragmatism teaches that:
Behaviorism focuses on which of the following?
Behaviorism focuses on which of the following?
What does Reconstructionism aim to emphasize in education?
What does Reconstructionism aim to emphasize in education?
What is the belief of Perennialism in education?
What is the belief of Perennialism in education?
Progressivism believes education should focus on:
Progressivism believes education should focus on:
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Essentialism
Essentialism
Teaching core ideas and methods vital to the current culture.
Existentialism
Existentialism
Focuses on personal choice and developing genuine individuals.
Idealism
Idealism
The belief that true reality exists in our minds.
Realism
Realism
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Pragmatism
Pragmatism
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Behaviorism
Behaviorism
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Reconstructionism
Reconstructionism
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Perennialism
Perennialism
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Progressivism
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Study Notes
Essentialism
- Advocates for teaching children essential ideas and methods of the prevailing culture.
- Emphasizes traditional educational practices.
Existentialism
- Asserts that the physical world lacks inherent meaning without human experience.
- Centers on individual choice and personal standards, rejecting external philosophical systems.
- Focuses on defining oneself through personal choices and the quest for authentic living.
Idealism
- Positions ideas as the only true reality, emphasizing their worth in education.
- Pursues truth, beauty, and justice through conscious reasoning and intellectual exploration.
Realism
- Defines ultimate reality as the objective physical world, focusing on observable truths.
- Associated with Aristotle, known as the father of Realism and the scientific method.
- Encourages understanding of objects through careful observation and analysis of their unchanging essence.
Pragmatism
- Views reality as fluid and evolving, emphasizing learning through practical experience.
- Rejects absolute truths in favor of truths defined by their utility; termed experientialism.
Behaviorism
- Learning is defined strictly through observable behaviors, minimizing the role of mental processes.
- Considers behavior acquisition as influenced by external environmental conditions and stimuli.
Reconstructionalism
- Focuses on addressing social issues and promoting societal improvement through education.
- Aims for social reform within educational curriculum, fostering worldwide democracy.
Perennialism
- Argues for a curriculum centered on enduring ideas that have held significance over centuries.
- Considers these ideas as perpetually relevant in contemporary education.
Progressivism
- Advocates for an educational approach centered around the holistic development of the child.
- Emphasizes active experimentation and learner-driven inquiries to engage with the world meaningfully.
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