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WGU Foundations of Teaching

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Perennialism   Belief that nature and human nature is constant. Most closely related to the Idealism and Realism schools of traditional philosophy.  
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Perennialism - Educational Implications   (1)rigorous intellectual curriculum for all students. (2) Focus on math, science, and literature = logical thought/enduring ideas. (3) Goal = students develop intellectual skills in writing, speaking, computing, problem-solving.  
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Perennialism - Educational Goals   Train students' intellect and moral development.  
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Perennialism - Curriculum   Emphasis is on enduring ideas.  
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Perennialism - Teacher's Role   Deliver clear lectures; increase students' understanding with critical questions.  
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Perennialism - Teaching Methods   Lecture; questioning; coaching students in critical thinking skills.  
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Perennialism - Learning Environment   High structure, high levels of time on task.  
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Perennialism - Assessment   Frequent objective and essay tests.  
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Essentialism   belief that a critical core of information exists that all people should possess. Most closely related to the Idealism and Realism schools of philosophy.  
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Essentialism - Educational Implications   (1) Emphasis on basic skills/certain academic subjects students must master. (2) the graduation of a literate/skilled workforce. (3) Curriculum must change to meet societal changes.  
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Essentialism - Educational Goals   Help students acquire basic skills and knowledge needed to function in today's world.  
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Essentialism - Curriculum   Emphasis is on basic skills.  
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Essentialism - Teacher's Role   (Same as for Perennialism) Deliver clear lectures; increase students' understanding with critical questions  
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Essentialism - Teaching Methods   Lecture, practice and feedback, questioning.  
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Essentialism - Learning Environment   (Same as Perennialism) High structure; high levels of on task time.  
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Essentialism - Assessment   Frequent objective, essay, and performance tests.  
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Progressivism   Emphasizes curriculum that focuses on real-world problem solving and individual development. Most closely related to the Pragmatism school of philosophy  
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Progressivism - Educational Implications   (1) Learner-centered curricula. (2) hands-on learning activities where students collaborate. (3) Teacher guides students through learning process. (4) Constructivist in nature.  
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Progressivism - Educational Goals   Students need to acquire the ability to function in the real world and to develop problem-solving skills.  
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Progressivism - Curriculum   Emphasis is on problem-solving and the skills needed in today's world.  
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Progressivism - Teacher's Role   Guide learning with questioning; develop and guide practical problem-solving activities.  
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Progressivism - Teaching Methods   Problem-based learning, cooperative learning, guided discovery.  
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Progressivism - Learning Environment   Collaborative, self-regulated, democratic.  
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Progressivism - Assessment   Continuous feedback, informal monitoring of students' progress  
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Postmodernism   Contends that many societal institutions, including schools, are used by those in power to control/marginalize those who lack power = education should focus on reversing this.  
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Postmodernism - Educational Implications   (1) Literature written by feminist/minority authors should be equal to that of others. (2) Historical events should be studied from the perspective of power, status, and marginalized people's struggle within these contexts.  
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Postmodernism - Educational Goals   Critically examine today's institutions; elevate the status of marginalized people.  
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Postmodernism - Curriculum   Emphasis placed on the works of marginalized people.  
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Postmodernism - Teacher's Role   Facilitate discussions that involve clarifying issues.  
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Postmodernism - Teaching Methods   Discussion; role-play; simulations; personal research  
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Postmodernism - Learning Environment   Community-oriented, self-regulated  
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Postmodernism - Assessment   Collaborative between teacher and student; emphasis is on the exposure of hidden assumptions.  
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