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1. Essentialism in Education
An educational philosophy whose adherents believe that children should learn the traditional basic subjects.
“Back to basic approach.”
Education should pass from teacher to students.
It is teacher-centered.
2. Essentialism emphasizes teaching the following subjects
Reading
Writing
Mathematics
Science
History
Essentialism Was made popular by William Bagley.
3. Constructivist
A learning theory and philosophy stating that knowledge is actively constructed by learners through experiences, social interaction, and reflection, rather than passively absorbed.
Focuses on how individuals create meaning in their environment.
4. Key Aspects of Constructivism
Learners are not passive recipients: They build knowledge by engaging, questioning, and experimenting.
Social Constructivism: Believes learning occurs through social interaction, conversation, and cultural context.
5. Constructivism: Classroom Application
Open-ended questions.
Collaborative group work.
Student-centered inquiry.
6. Existentialism
It emphasizes individual freedom, subjectivity, and personal responsibility, viewing education as a process of self-definition rather than just acquiring facts.
7. The role of teacher in Existentialist philosophy
The role is to enable the student to discover their essence and make their own choice.
Make choices based on their true desires.
"Students are not born with purpose; they create their own meaning on their educational journeys."
"Learners choose what they want to study."
Teaching Methods and Curriculum
Teaching methods used are open-ended, subjective methods such as Socratic dialogue, journals, and self-reflection to encourage deep questioning.
Curriculum is flexible.
Literature, drama, and philosophy are prioritized over factual subjects because they encourage exploration of meaning and emotions.
Core Objective
Existentialism empowers individuals to become conscious of their existence and take responsibility.
This is a really fascinating contrast to the Constructivist notes from the previous page. While Constructivism focuses on how we learn through interaction, Existentialism focuses on why we choose to learn based on personal identity.
8. Halo effects
Bias according to what student performed previously.
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