Progressivism considers the nature of the child. which philosophy does not relate with this?

Honoring children’s voices, demonstrating the joy
in learning,and advancing each student in their abilities and skills.

Progressive Education is based on the principle, espoused by John Dewey and others, that education must prepare students for active participation in a democratic, global society. Thus the focus is on raising critical thinkers and inquirers who are active rather than passive learners. The teacher’s job is to nurture and support children’s innate curiosity and desire to learn, fostering internal motivation rather than reliance on external rewards.

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The Ideas of John Dewey (1859 - 1952)

"When the school introduces and trains each child of society into membership within a little community, saturating him with the spirit of service, and providing him with the instruments of self direction, we shall have the deepest and best guarantee of a larger society which is worthy and harmonious..."  John Dewey

John Dewey was an American philosopher and educator who was a pioneer in functional psychology, a proponent of the philosophical movement known as pragmatism, and is the father of progressive education theory. He believed children should take an active part in their learning through hands-on work, and that an experiential curriculum that is relevant to the students' interests is best for teaching the "whole child." He urged educators to "teach the child, not the subject." Many consider Dewey to be among the foremost educators and social reformers of the 20th Century.

Progressive Education as it Relates to Other Methods of Teaching

Progressive teaching at The Children’s School differs from other methods in several important ways. First, it is inquiry and project-based. This means that rather than being handed a set of facts or ideas to be memorized, children are encouraged to create their own meaning through open-ended exploration and discussion.

In an inquiry-based classroom, the role of the teacher is that of facilitator, coach, and fellow learner rather than the one who tells everyone else the right answer or the right way to do something. The project approach means that curriculum unfolds in a connected, integrated way rather than as a series of discrete, unrelated topics. Progressive teaching also is unique in its focus on the whole child as an individual with social and emotional as well as academic needs.

Historic Influences on Progressive Education

"The mere imparting of information is not education...Real education means to inspire people to live more abundantly, to begin with life as they find it and make it better."  Carter G. Woodson

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What Makes The Children's School Unique
The progressive philosophy is concerned with both the students’ academic growth and their social-emotional well-being. That's why on a daily basis, our faculty work with the children to challenge them academically, support their social and emotional development, and celebrate their accomplishments. We implement a diverse curriculum and encourage each child to develop their intellectual curiosity each day.
 

The Children’s School is committed to:

• An integrated project-based curriculum that aligns with local, state, and national academic standards.

• Experiential learning that encourages hands-on, cooperative experiences.

• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and intrinsic motivation.

• Challenging students to take personal and social responsibility, and to respect their own and others’ values.

• Facilitating children’s exposure to civic engagement projects and ideals.

• Assessing student’s skills and knowledge in a developmentally appropriate way without reliance on test scores.

• Developing students who are confident with leadership skills.

• Child-centered learning that honors small class sizes and low student teacher ratios.

• Providing multi-age, collaborative experiences for all students.

• Encouraging children to investigate, explore, question, and discuss.

• Respect for children’s unique learning styles.

• Welcoming parents as partners in teaching.

• Supporting lifelong learning

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What is progressivism in philosophy?

In what way was teacher progressivism?

Which of the following is the main function of the philosophy of education?

What philosophy that puts emphasis on the teaching of general education subjects and humanities?