Essentialism: Educational Philosophies Characteristics Education and Curriculum Teacher's Role Student's Role
Essentialism: Educational Philosophies Characteristics Education and Curriculum Teacher's Role Student's Role
Essentialism: Educational Philosophies Characteristics Education and Curriculum Teacher's Role Student's Role
PERENNIALISM . Great books of ancient are a . Subjects and doctrine taught . Teacher-centered, teachers . Students are passive
repository of knowledge and through highly disciplined drill have the authority. recipients.
wisdom. and behavior control. . Teacher interprets and tells. . Receive knowledge.
. Perennialism means Train the mind the traditional . Teachers do not allow the
“everlasting” that comes up subjects Mathematics, students’ interests or
year after year. Sciences, Music and Art. experiences.
. Discipline of the mind via
drill.
. Individuals construct their . Individual curriculum helps . Teacher creates the best . Child-centered.
own reality and pathways. students understand selves and environment for students that
EXISTENTIALISM { WE ARE WHAT WE DO..} life’s meaning. helps them freely choose their . Entire freedom for
. Aims to teach literature, art pathway. students to choose
and humanities. . Guides students in the their subject.
process of becoming intelligent
and determine their own
essence or meaning of life
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