The Teacher & The School Community, School Culture and Organization Flashcards
Mind and spirit.
Philosophical foundation that focuses on the mind and spirit. It focuses on developing intellectual and moral qualities.
Idealism
Teach and See (Tangible)
Philosophy that helps students understand and interact with the world they live in, in a meaningful way.
Realism
Practical use; Learning by doing; Skills to adapt in changing world
Students apply the theories and principles that they learned.
Pragmatism
Philosophy that focuses on the mastery of the basic skills; body of knowledge and content-focused.
Essentialism
Forever; unchanging
The focus of education should be on teaching concepts that remain true over time.
Perennialism
Philosophy that focuses on the student’s freedom and choice and emphasizes individuality.
Existentialism
Philosophy that focuses on changing society.
Social Reconstructionism
Child-centered
Philosophy that is rooted in pragmatism and focuses on the child’s whole development, interest and needs.
Progressivism
This philosophy focuses on pleasure and enjoyment is the goal of human life and action.
Hedonism
This philosophy focuses on the betterment of others and common good.
Utilitarianism
A philosophy that focuses on logical and critical thinking and human reason.
Rationalism
A philosophy that focuses on the behavior learned from the environment.
Behaviorism
Historical foundation of education that focuses on teaching survival skills, group cohesiveness and practical skills.
Primitive Societies
Historical foundation of education that focuses on developing well rounded persons (Athens) and developing soldiers (Sparta).
Greeks
Historical foundation of education that focuses on developing a sense of civic responsibility, and administrative and military skills.
Romans