Is this an ideological choice (choosing a system and then adhering to it)? Or, for some, is it pragmatic; or perhaps not a deliberate decision at all (unreflective/unconscious)?
Another very interesting article. I am surprised that you think American public schools are mostly Essentialist. I believe they are primarily Critical Theory/Social Justice at this time. Maybe a good example of the Essentialist model is Amish schools. I think the Essentialist model would be preferable since you are dealing with almost EVERYONE's kids. You see how divided our country is now. Most people still agree on what math and basic literacy are, I think. But we disagree on what books should be read in English class, what constitutes true history, true science, true citizenship, true compassion and true Truth. It's like - you wouldn't want me teaching your kids what I think is True so don't teach my kids your version, right? :) It is nice that more flexibility and options are being offered to parents now so they can choose a different education style if they want (and have the resources.) But nationwide test scores show that we need to return to basic academics and basic skills, at least for awhile I believe. Do you think the answer for which style is best can change or would the answer always be the same throughout historical eras?
Is this an ideological choice (choosing a system and then adhering to it)? Or, for some, is it pragmatic; or perhaps not a deliberate decision at all (unreflective/unconscious)?
Another very interesting article. I am surprised that you think American public schools are mostly Essentialist. I believe they are primarily Critical Theory/Social Justice at this time. Maybe a good example of the Essentialist model is Amish schools. I think the Essentialist model would be preferable since you are dealing with almost EVERYONE's kids. You see how divided our country is now. Most people still agree on what math and basic literacy are, I think. But we disagree on what books should be read in English class, what constitutes true history, true science, true citizenship, true compassion and true Truth. It's like - you wouldn't want me teaching your kids what I think is True so don't teach my kids your version, right? :) It is nice that more flexibility and options are being offered to parents now so they can choose a different education style if they want (and have the resources.) But nationwide test scores show that we need to return to basic academics and basic skills, at least for awhile I believe. Do you think the answer for which style is best can change or would the answer always be the same throughout historical eras?