Progressivism

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Progressivism

• By Britany Copeland

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What is Progressivism?

• Progressive means making use of or interested in
  new ideas, findings, or opportunities
• An educational theory marked by emphasis on the
  individual child, informality of classroom
  procedure, and encouragement of self-expression

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Progressive Students and Teachers

• Curriculum is centered around students
• Teacher engages students so that they develop
  ideas on their own
• Teacher is a facilitator of knowledge

• Students learn from each other
• Students work together in cooperative groups
• Role of student is to develop deep understandings
  through their own findings

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The Purpose of Education

• Progressive Educators believe that the purpose of
  education is to prepare students to be lifelong
  learners in an ever-changing society