Foundations of Education

1. RECONSTRUCTIonISM
SOCIAL
CARLO ROMMELY. LATRIZ

2.  Also known as SOCIAL
RECONSTRUCTIONISM, this theory
claims to be the true successor of
progressivism and declares that the chief
purpose of education is to
“RECONSTRUCT” society in order to
meet the cultural crisis brought about by
social, political, and economic problems.

3. Social Reconstructionism
is a philosophy that emphasizes the
addressing of social questions and a
quest to create a better society and
worldwide democracy. Typically a
Reconstructionist focuses on a
curriculum that highlights social
reform.

4. PRAGMATISM
-A REASONABLE AND LOGICAL WAY OF
DOING THINGS OR THINKING ABOUT
PROBLEMS THAT IS BASED ON DEALING
WITH SPECIFIC SITUATIONS INSTEAD OF
IDEAS ANDTHEORIES.

5. Theodore Brameld (1904-1987)
was considered the founder of social
reconstructionism.
 He recognized the potential for either
human annihilation through
technology and human cruelty
 and the use technology and human
compassion to create a beneficent
society

6. George Counts (1889-1974)
- recognized that education
was the means of preparing
people for creating this new
social order.

7. Paulo Freire (1921-1997) - a
Brazilian whose experiences living in
poverty led him to champion education
and literacy as the vehicle for social
change.
- humans must learn to resist
oppression and not become its victims,
nor oppress others.
- saw teaching and learning as a
process of inquiry in which the child must
invent and reinvent the world.

8. The Purpose of Schooling
Critically examine all cultural and
educational institutions and recommended
change and reform as needed.
To teach students and the public not to
settle for "what is" but rather to dream about
“what might be”.
Prepare Students to become agents for
change
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9. Nature of the Learner
Students are a critical element in
bringing social change
Students are capable of initiating
and adapting to change especially if
they are influenced by appropriate
adult role models
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10. Curriculum
Reflect democratic ideals and emphasize
civic education
Opportunity for students to gain first hand
experience in studying real social problems
and controversial issues
Students consider societal problems such as
place of ethics in improving quality of life,
conserve natural resources, and issues of
foreign policy and naturalism.
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11. Instructional Methods
Cooperative learning, problem solving,
critical thinking
Focus on active learning and activities outside
of school
Students spend time in the community to
learn its problems
Would analyze research and link issues to
place in the community and larger society
Take action or responsibility in planning for
change
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12. Classroom Management
Teacher and students question the assumptions of the
status quo and examine social issues and future trends.
Organize classroom in a classless nonsexist and non
racial manner
Less emphasis on management and control and more
focus on community building
Atmosphere promotes analysis, criticism, and research
would best describe the classroom environment
Conflict resolution and differences in world views
would be encouraged and reinforced.
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13. Assessment
Students have the ability to think in
critical terms and expose their
assumptions and practices
Oppose standardized test of both
students and teachers. Should only if
mandated by local, state, or federal
authorities.
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14. As a Teacher
Must be willing to engage in ongoing renewal of
their person and professional lives
Criticize and evaluate work conditions and
extend educational role outside of the classroom
Must be comfortable with constant change
Dislikes the status quo and views school as a
particular culture in evolution
Willing to engage and form alliances with the
community and parents to make the school
better.
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15. THANK
YOU!
Prepared by :
Carlo Rommel Y. Latriz