Philosophy of Education

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Philosophy of Education

• Jigsaw Activity

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Five Major Philosophies of Education

• Essentialism
• Perennialism
• Progressivism
• Social Reconstructionism
• Existentialism

3
Four basic questions

• What is the purpose of education?
• What content and skills should schools teach?
• How should schools teach this content?
• What are the proper roles for teachers and
  students?
• (student centered vs. teacher centered)
• Give one individual associated with each
  philosophy.

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• How does your groups philosophy answer those
  questions?
• After we shuffle the pieces, share with your new
  group your new-found expertise.