The document discusses several educational philosophies and their implications for learners and teachers:
- Essentialism emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum and teacher-centered instruction. Learners are encouraged to master core knowledge and skills. Teachers play a central role transmitting this knowledge.
- Progressivism focuses on learner-centered and experiential education. Learners actively construct knowledge through hands-on learning and problem-solving. Teachers act as facilitators to guide learners' exploration and discovery.
- Constructivism points up that learners actively build understanding through experiences and interactions. Teachers encourage learners to connect new concepts to existing knowledge and facilitate opportunities for exploration.
The document discusses several educational philosophies and their implications for learners and teachers:
- Essentialism emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum and teacher-centered instruction. Learners are encouraged to master core knowledge and skills. Teachers play a central role transmitting this knowledge.
- Progressivism focuses on learner-centered and experiential education. Learners actively construct knowledge through hands-on learning and problem-solving. Teachers act as facilitators to guide learners' exploration and discovery.
- Constructivism points up that learners actively build understanding through experiences and interactions. Teachers encourage learners to connect new concepts to existing knowledge and facilitate opportunities for exploration.
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