THE MODERN

PHILOSOPHIES
PROGRESSIVISM
PERENNIALISM
What is Modern Philosophy?
emphasizes effectiveness over efficiency and
teaches children how to learn and integrate
disciplines, and to solve problems collaboratively,
rather than to sit at desks facing forward, moving
from subject to subject in isolation.
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What is Modern Philosophy?
measures passion and perseverance, not grades, and
does not constrain students by teaching them “to a
test,” but rather, encourages individual strengths and
the multiple ways in which intelligence can be
expressed.
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What is Modern Philosophy?
prepares students for the world they will inherit by
instilling in them the critical thinking,
communication and character skills necessary to
navigate.

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What is Modern Philosophy?
sees both students and teachers as lifelong learners
who continue to expand their knowledge and skills.
adapts as necessary based on evidence to ensure
that student-centered learning constantly drives
opportunities to strengthen skills while giving
students ownership of their learning process. 1
PROGRESSIVISM

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What is Progressivism?
a theory of education that is concerned
with “learning by doing” .

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What is Progressivism?
The learner is a problem solver and
thinker who makes meaning through his
or her individual experiences in physical
and cultural context.

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Why teach Progressivism?
taught to develop learner into becoming enlightened
and intelligent citizens of a democratic society.
the goal is to teach learners so they may live life fully
now.

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How to teach Progressivism?
experential methods
learning by doing
Problem-solving method
Field-trips
thought provoking games
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PERENNIALISM

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What is Perennialism?
perennial- everlasting wisdom
a very conservative and inflexible philosophy of
education
emphasize the importance of transferring
knowledge and skills from the older generation to
the younger one.
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What is Perennialism in Education?
Perennialists believes that the focus of education
should be the ideas that have lasted over centuries.

They recommend that students learn from reading

and analyzing the works by history’s finest
thinkers and writers.
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to develop power of thought,
internalize truths that are universal and constant
and;
to ensure that students acquire understanding the
great ideas and perennial wisdom.
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Roles of a Perennialist Teacher:
To teach their students how to think critically,
analyze information, and solve problems
Teachers are responsible for teaching their students
about particular subject/ topic/
Teacher is the one who teaches and instructs
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THANK YOU
Presented By : Josalyn Castillo