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Understanding Essentialism in Education

This presentation provides an overview of the philosophy of essentialism in education. Essentialism began in the 1930s-1940s and focuses on teaching basic skills and established knowledge. Key aspects of essentialism include an emphasis on traditional curriculum subjects like literature, math, science and history. Teachers are experts who ensure students master content through direct instruction and memorization. The role of students is to master the set curriculum before advancing to higher grades. The goals of essentialism are to prepare

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Understanding Essentialism in Education

This presentation provides an overview of the philosophy of essentialism in education. Essentialism began in the 1930s-1940s and focuses on teaching basic skills and established knowledge. Key aspects of essentialism include an emphasis on traditional curriculum subjects like literature, math, science and history. Teachers are experts who ensure students master content through direct instruction and memorization. The role of students is to master the set curriculum before advancing to higher grades. The goals of essentialism are to prepare

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Essentialism

Instructor: Dr. Ahmed Bilal


Presented by: Sana Khalid (MP/E-2022-F-58)
Faiqa Naaz(MP/E-2022-F-66)
University Of The Punjab Lahore
Department Institute Of Education And Research
Content

1. What is Essentialism
2. History of Essentialism
3. Key characteristics of Essentialism
4. Aims of Essentialism
5. Role of Teacher in Essentialism
6. Role Student in Essentialism
7. Essentialism and Curriculum
8. Essentialism and Discipline
9. Advantages of Essentialism
10. Disadvantages of Essentialism
11. Conclusion
What is Essentialism

Essentialism is an American
philosophy of education which
began in the 1930's and 1940's.
• The two origins of essentialism is
from idealism and realism.
• Essentialists refers to "Basic
Education".
Essentialists believe in teaching the
basic subjects.
Philosopher

•William Bagley introduced


the philosophy of essentialism
in education in the 1930's.
•William Bagley was an
American philosopher.
Essentialist Beliefs

1. Essentialism tries to instill all students


with the most basic knowledge, skills,
and character development.
2. • Essentialists believe that students
should be taught to be a model citizen.
3. • Essentialists believe that teachers
should teach traditional moral values
and virtues.
4. Essentialists believe in mastery
learning.
Purpose of Schooling

• Prepare students to be productive,


contributing members of society.
• For essentialist, the aim of
education is to teach the young
the essentials they need to live
well in the modern world.
• Essentialists teach the basic
subjects.
Curriculum of Essentialism

•Strong emphasis on basic skills in


elementary schools and on
disciplined knowledge and litera mathem
ture atics
scholastic achievement in Curricul
um of
secondary schools. Essentia
lism
•There should be a common core
histo Natural
curriculum that is taught to all ry
sciences
'
students. Foregin
languag
• Essentialists believe that the core e
knowledge could change.
Teacher's Role

•Essentialism as a teacher-centered
philosophy
•The teacher teaches discipline and
hard work.
•The teacher is an expert of content
knowledge.
• The teacher is accountable for
student learning.
Teacher's strategies

Home Use
instructional
work strategies

Teachers
strategies
Mastery lecture
learning

Teacher
Memorizatio
subject n
centered
Why do the school needs essentialism in the
education system?

For the students to acquire


basic knowledge, skills, and
values
To hopefully transmit the
traditional moral values and
intellectual knowledge that
students need to become
model citizens.
Role of Student

Students are required to


master a set body of
information and basic
techniques for their grade
level before they are
promoted to the next higher
grade. The content gradually
moves towards more complex
skills and detailed knowledge.
Conclusion

•The education is a social activity which


simplifies, purifies and integrates social
experience to understand the cultural heritage.
•The essentialists make sure that young people
should learn all those things that an adult
needs to be known as a useful member of the
society.
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