RECONSTRUCTIONISM AND EDUCATION reconstructionist curriculum

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2. RECONSTRUCTIONISM AND
EDUCATION
The reconstructionists seek a curriculum that
emphasizes cultural pluralism, equality and futurism.
Critically examines the cultural heritage of a society
as well as entire civilization.
Is not afraid to examine controversial issues.
Is deliberately committed to bring about social and
constructive change.
Cultivate a future planning attitude that considers the
realities of the world.
Enlists students and teachers in a definite program to
enhance cultural renewal and interculturalism.
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3. RECONSTRUCTIONISM AND
AIMS OF EDUCATION
Strengthen control of the schools by
and for goal-seeking interests of the
overwhelming majority of mankind.
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4. RECONSTRUCTIONISM AND
CURRICULUM
For reconstructionism analysis,
interpretation and evaluation of
problems are insufficient
commitment and action by students
and teachers are needed.
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5. RECONSTRUCTIONISM AND
TEACHER
Teacher should measure up to their
social responsibilities.
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6. Reconstructionist Design
Provide students with learning requisite for
altering social, economic, & political realities
Curriculum should foster social action,
aimed at reconstructing society
Encourages industrial & political changes
Students should be involved in creating a
more equitable society.
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8. What does a Reconstructionist
curriculum look like?
A reconstructionist curriculum would include bringing students
into their community. Ideally, students would spend half of
their time in the classroom and the other half outside of the
classroom in different settings. The curriculum would
encourage students to directly apply what they are learning
through social activism, reform and change. As part of the
reconstructionism model, the curriculum would use service
learning and discussion groups to teach, while also bringing
the world into the classroom and the students out into their
community. The curriculum would also encourage students to
be curious and inquire about the world with the goal of having
them re-invent it.
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9. Reconstructionism in Classroom 9

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