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ED101 Philosophies
Terms from Mod 3 in TR ED101
Philosophy | Trait | Devotee |
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Perennialism | Values the teaching of constant, foundational knowledge of Western Civilization, such as the "classics", Greek philosophy, fine art and literature. | Mortimer Adler |
Essentialism | Values the teaching of practical, essential knowledge and skills to be a productive citizen, such as reading, writing, and arithmetic. | E. D. Hirsch, Jr. |
Progressivism | Values the teaching of strategies for inquiry and self-directed learning; Students' interests direct the learning activities. | John Dewey |
Existentialism | Values the facilitation of self-exploration, self-determinism, and personal decision making. | Jean-Paul Sartre |
Social Reconstructivism | Values the facilitation of critical thinking and social reform, while rejecting authority and dominance by oppressors. | Paolo Friere |