Perennialism vs Progressivism

The teacher's role in perennialism is

• facilitator

• instructional coach

• advocate for learning choices

• dispensor of knowledge

Progressivism beliefs about students include

• they should work hard and learn the material

• they are unique/self-motivated

• their differences should not be considered

• equitable learning is giving all students the same information

The learning environment in Progressivism is

• safe for risk taking

• teacher controlled

• based on state and district curriculum

• determined through committees

The curriculum of Perennialism is

• unchanging core of knowledge

• obtained through interactions

• leads to self-knowledge

Instructional methods for progressivism include

• teacher centered

• active engagement

• student prominence

• traditional methods