progressivism
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PROGRESSIVISM
PROGRESSIVISM Progressivism is the educational philosophy
which is grounded in the “pure” philosophy of pragmatism.
Progressivism focuses on real-world problem solving and individual development.
A theory of education that is concerned with “Learning by Doing” and purports that children learned best when pursuing their own interests and satisfying their own needs. (Foundation of American Education)
JOHN DEWEY American philosopher,
psychologist, and educational reformer
Founder of philosophical school of “Pragmatism”
“Educational Progressivism”
IMPLICATION OF PROGRESSIVISM IN TEACHING & LEARNING
Schools must engage in continuous investigation & research into the ways children learn and into the best practices in the design of the curriculum.
Students must be challenged by sophisticated ideas and rigorous work, there cannot be any holding back from the intellectual, social & ethical demands of school.
Why teach through Progressivism?
What to teach through
Progressivism?
How to teach through Progressivism?
o The child is the curriculum which means that curriculum is based on children & what they need to know to prepare them for their future.
o To prepare students necessary skills & knowledge to survive & to succeed in our competitive society.
o To develop healthy relationship with others in the classroom community.
o SCIENCE
o MATH
o MUSIC & ARTS
o ENGLISH
o SPECIALIZATION … etc.
o Teacher deliver clear lectures.
o Teacher is the guide or resource to help students learn about what.
o Teachers should provide more hands-on learning.
CONCLUSION
By understanding this philosophy of education as a future teacher, we have to know which approach can suits well to our learner’s needs. Despite of the good points of process approach underlying this philosophy, there are some weak points that a teacher should be aware of.