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The Social Reform Perspective
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"Social reformers do not teach in one single way, nor do they hold distinctive views about knowledge in general, the specific content they teach, their learners or their own role as a teacher; these factors all depend on the particular ideal that inspires their actions." (Pratt, 2005)
1. No education is ideologically neutral
2. Educational systems reflect the views and interests of those in possession of social, economic and political power
3. All knowledge is socially constructed
4. All education is infused with issues of power
5. Injustice is intimately linked to issues of power
6. Education can only redress injustice if it addressed issues of power.
The Social Reform Perspective
What is The Social Reform Perspective?
Difficulties & Limitations
Discussion Questions
- Dependent on Teacher's Ideals
- Evaluation
- Consistency & Congruity
1. Can you think of a teacher that has influenced your understanding through their ideals? Did you agree/disagree with their ideals? Did it change your perspective on the subject?
2. Radical Education can be seen throughout all of society, can you think of an example and the ideals that were presented in that particular example?
3. This perspective can be utilized in a variety of teaching methods and contexts, can you think of a teaching environment that this perspective would be ineffective? (I.e. Setting, course content, level of education...)
Overview
Key Assumptions
1. Ideals are appropriate for all
2. Ideals are necessary for a better society
3. The ultimate goal is social change
- What is The Social Reform Perspective?
- Radical Education
- Limitations & Difficulties
- Summary
Radical Education
Summary
Mathematics
- The Social Reform Perspective encourages learners to develop ideals to better society
- Radical Education identifies and criticizes power imbalances and privilege in the hopes of social change
- Every education system is embedded with biases
Radical Educators suggest:
- Cultural Capital
- As A Social Filter
- Social Position
- Attitudes Towards Math
- Textbooks
- Overall Goals of Math
References
Pratt, D, D. and Associates (2005).
Five Perspectives on Teaching In Adult and Higher Education. Malabar, FL: Krieger Publishing
Mathematics is not just right and wrong!