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What is Perennialism
More liberal, but still teach the basics. Assess with Essays and objectives.
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Who is Howard Gardner
Theory of Multiple Intelligences
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The branch of philosophy that deals with questions concerning the nature of values.
Axiology
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The world exists as it is whether the mind is there to percieve it or not.
Realism
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What is Essentialism
Very by the books: reading, writing and math. Assess by standardized tests and mastery learning.
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Who is Ralph W. Tyler
1. Define appropriate learning objectives
2. Establish useful learning experiences. 3. Organize learning experiences to have max cumulative effect. 4. Evaluate curriculum and revise. |
Examines questions about how and what we know, and how knowing takes place.
Epistemology
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A general belief that things are bad and tend to become worse.
Pessimism
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What is Existensialism
Community projects, teaching for society. Assess by self-evaluation, journaling, and portfolios.
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Who is Eleanor Duckworth
Work grounded in Jean Piaget's
Advocated exploring ways of teaching to fit students' intelligences |
School of philosophy that is concerned with questions about the nature of reality and humans’ attempts to find coherence in the realm of thought and experience.
Metaphysics
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School of philosophy that is concerned about practice and the practical, which is viewed as dynamic and evolving.
Pragmatism
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What is Progressivism
Child-centered classroom, group work encouraged, life lessons. Offer feedback frequently
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Who is Hilda Taba
1. Thinking can be taught
2. Thinking is an active transaction between individual and data 3. 3. Processes of thought evolve by a "lawful" sequence |
A questioning strategy that guides students toward independent thinking.
Socratic Method
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A philosophical position that argues the world, and especially human existence, is without objective meaning, purpose, comprehensible truth or essential value, and pessimism.
Nihilism
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