Dulce C.

Nobleza
Philo 201B
Dr. Norma Delima

Reflection on Reconstructionism

Reconstructionism is one of the widely spread philosophical movements which are very popular,

especially nowadays. Basically, this philosophical movement is focused on society and its

permanent changes. On of the basic ideas of reconstructionism is the changeability of human

society and, what is more important, they believe that people can influence these changes. In

such a way, they presume that, hypothetically, it is possible to shape society and social relations

in accordance with the need, interests and desires of humans making the life of people better. In

this respect, education plays an extremely important role since it is due to the education

Reconstructionism supposed to change the world and human society. Naturally, their views were

and still are often criticized because of certain idealism and ephemeral intention to change

human society. Nevertheless, this movement is apparently progressive as it attempts to

understand the structural changes that take place in society, analyze their effects and attempts to

find the ways to positively influence the reconstruction of society and social relations. This is

really important, especially in relation to education, which plays the defining role in the life of

the modern society. 

As an educators I believe that every student has the potential to learn and grow into the greatest

person they can be. Every child should feel emotionally and socially appreciated. My

responsibility is to provide a caring environment in the classroom and to encourage the

development of the complete person. This attitude is critical to include in the classroom since
students should feel as though they are doing a good job. They should understand that their

teacher wants them to succeed and genuinely cares about them.

Thus, in conclusion, it is possible to say that reconstructionism basically focus on education as

the major tool that can change society and humans for better improving the life of not few but all

people. Naturally, this will need the profound changes such as the increasing role of social

activities and orientation of social and humanistic values but the fulfillment of the ideas of

reconstructionism is supposed to result in the creation of the new, democratic, world community

based on the humanistic principles. Even though this sounds a bit idealistic, this philosophical

movement has already found a lot of supporters and, judging from the rapid changes that take

place in the modern society, the changes will grow even faster in the future that will naturally

increase the need in reconstruction and reforms in all levels and spheres of social life, including

education. In such a context, it is possible to forecast that reconstructionism have good

perspectives and its major ideas and principles may be implemented in education in the nearest

future.