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"gripping and enduring interests
frequently grow out of initial learning efforts that
are not appealing or attractive."
WILLIAM C. BAGLEY
Essentialism
This page will give a brief overview and general introduction into the Educational Philosophy of Essentialism.
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First Things First:
What is Essentialism??
Essentialism is an educational philosophy which posits that the education of students should focus on the traditional, basic subjects. These subjects should be studied in-depth and progressively-from less complex skills to more complex skills (Princeton).
What is Essentialism??
Essentialism is an educational philosophy which posits that the education of students should focus on the traditional, basic subjects. These subjects should be studied in-depth and progressively-from less complex skills to more complex skills (Princeton).
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Let's get back to 'Basics'?
Essentialism is a teacher-centered philosophy and it is believed that the reason for the movement was to emphasize the authority of the teacher in the classroom (MindSpark).
Basic Principles:
The traditional approach of essentialism is meant to train the mind, promote reasoning, and ensure a common culture (Princeton).
Essentialism is a teacher-centered philosophy and it is believed that the reason for the movement was to emphasize the authority of the teacher in the classroom (MindSpark).
Basic Principles:
- Right of an immature student to the guidance of a well-educated, caring, and cultured teacher.
- An effective democracy demands a democratic culture in which teachers impart the ideals of community to each succeeding generation of children.
- A specific program of studies requiring thoroughness, accuracy, persistence, and good workmanship on the part of pupils.
The traditional approach of essentialism is meant to train the mind, promote reasoning, and ensure a common culture (Princeton).
Teaching the Teachers
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William C. Bagley is known as the "Father" of Educational Essentialism. Born in Detroit, Bagley attended Michigan Michigan Agricultural College and received his master's degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin in 1898.
"As a professor at the University of Illinois, Bagley worked diligently to create a School of Education that was to differ remarkably from the Department of Education that he inherited. This transition ultimately required three main ingredients: an additional number of education faculty members, the construction of a building to house the school, and the creation of a program that permitted the School of Education to enroll its own students. Bagley had to prevail against the view, held by many professors of liberal arts, that future teachers needed no special preparation beyond a sound liberal arts education. Bagley certainly agreed that a sound liberal arts education was essential for future teachers. He also, however, believed that for people who planned to be teachers, a liberal arts curriculum should be accompanied by an equally sound sequence of professional education courses. Bagley eventually founded the University of Illinois' School of Education, although the construction of the building was not completed until 1918, one year after he left Illinois" (Bagley).
"As a professor at the University of Illinois, Bagley worked diligently to create a School of Education that was to differ remarkably from the Department of Education that he inherited. This transition ultimately required three main ingredients: an additional number of education faculty members, the construction of a building to house the school, and the creation of a program that permitted the School of Education to enroll its own students. Bagley had to prevail against the view, held by many professors of liberal arts, that future teachers needed no special preparation beyond a sound liberal arts education. Bagley certainly agreed that a sound liberal arts education was essential for future teachers. He also, however, believed that for people who planned to be teachers, a liberal arts curriculum should be accompanied by an equally sound sequence of professional education courses. Bagley eventually founded the University of Illinois' School of Education, although the construction of the building was not completed until 1918, one year after he left Illinois" (Bagley).
Advantages Disadvantages
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Citations:
Educational Essentialism (Blog). Retrieved from http://www.princeton.edu/~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs/Educational_essentialism.html.
Essentialism in Education (Blog). Retrieved from http://www.excite.com/education/education/essentialism-in-education.
Theories of Education: Essentialism (Blog). Retrieved from http://education101intrototeaching.pbworks.com/w/page/10077130/Theories%20of%20Education%3A%20%20Essentialism
William C. Bagley (Blog). Retrieved from http://education.stateuniversity.com/pages/1780/Bagley-William-C-1874-1946.html.
Educational Essentialism (Blog). Retrieved from http://www.princeton.edu/~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs/Educational_essentialism.html.
Essentialism in Education (Blog). Retrieved from http://www.excite.com/education/education/essentialism-in-education.
Theories of Education: Essentialism (Blog). Retrieved from http://education101intrototeaching.pbworks.com/w/page/10077130/Theories%20of%20Education%3A%20%20Essentialism
William C. Bagley (Blog). Retrieved from http://education.stateuniversity.com/pages/1780/Bagley-William-C-1874-1946.html.