Educational Philosophy

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focusing on the study of great literature

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perennialism

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goal of education is to understand the great ideas of Western civilization

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perennialism

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emphasis on the importance of math and science

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perennialism

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historical connection- democracy requires an educated population

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perennialism

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critics say it is elitist and focuses on high ability students

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perennialism

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the idea of teaching students things that have withstood the test of time

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perennialism

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emphasizes real world problem solving and individual personal development

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progressivism

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purpose of schooling is to develop students physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually

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progressivism

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questioning and discussion should be used to guide students learning

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progressivism

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problem based learning, cooperative learning, and guided discovery have a connection to this philosophy

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progressivism