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Perennialism

Created by Jordan Eiker, Hannah Moore, Precious Steel, and Abby Schneider

Perennialism

Theory of education that came to be from the failure of the American Educational system that believes schools should teach ideas that are everlasting.

What is perennialism?

Purpose of Schooling

Teach the ideas or concepts that have stayed true over a period of time. Also believes in preparing students for life and the world of work.

Considerations of Theory

Curriculum

Liberal Arts Curriculum; mathematics, history, geography, political science, sociology, theology, languages, and literature humanities.

Less emphasis on specific subject matter, more on the importance of teaching principles that are unchanging.

Instructional methods

Instructional Methods

1. Didactic Instruction

2. Coaching

3. Socratic Method

Each method is carefully chosen to develop the student's intellect.

Classroom Management

Perennialists believe that teachers are obligated to discipline students in order to train the will. They reinforce time on task, precision, and order.

Assessment

Perennialists use exams and essays as evaluation tools.

The Perennialist Teacher

View teachers as someone who is well educated in the liberal arts and sciences, and cultivated in fine arts.

Leading educational Proponents

Two of the earliest perennialists were Jacques Maritain and Robert M. Hutchins. Both Maritain and Hutchins believed that the ideal education is one that provides a general education and develops the mind.

Nature of the Learner

Students are rational beings who have both value and worth.

Essential Questions

* What are some characteristics of a perennialist teacher?

*What subjects do perennialist value most within the curriculum?

* From a perennialist perspective, what is the purpose of education?

Essential Questions

Perennialism Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9V_50IVbng

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https://play.kahoot.it/#/?quizId=6a3b6940-f9e6-4078-8c03-bc696d77e3bf

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