SOCIAL

RECONSTRUCTIONISM
Theodore Brameld (1904-1987)

Presented by: Dr. Jane Oropa

ANNA CARMELA P. CANO Educ.6 Instructor
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this discussion, you are expected to:

a. Identify the two major premises of the Social

Reconstructionism
b. Explain Social Reconstructionism, and
c. Adapt the importance of Reconstructionism in
education.
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The tradition transmitted, including the
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RECONSTRUCTION

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To create a better society and
worldwide democracy.
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Analysis of the political nature of education that
clearly places literacy and critical education
within the context of the struggle of the
oppressed to go beyond capitalist
modernization and toward a revolutionary
transformation.
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Prolonged cruel or unjust

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The Educational Philosophy of
Reconstructionism 
INTRODUCTION
Theodore Brameld, founder of social
reconstructionism, in reaction against
the realities of World War II.

In the 1930s Brameld was drawn to a

social activist group of scholars at
Teachers College, Columbia University
(i.e. Counts, Rugg, Curti, and
Kilpatrick).
What is Reconstructionism?
 centers on the idea of constant change and
emphasizes addressing of social questions.
 a quest to create a better society and worldwide
democracy.
 focuses on a curriculum that highlights social reform
(as the aim of education).
Social-Reconstructionist Education
The philosophy of Social Reconstructionism is a
student- centered philosophy. This philosophy is
rooted in the belief that education should be
focused on reconstructing society. This emphasis
is a result of the perceived lack leadership on the
part of schools to create an equitable society.
A reconstructionist classroom contains a
TEACHER
The Two Major Premises of Reconstructionism

Society is in Such social change

involves a
need of reconstruction of
constant education and the
reconstruction use of education
in
or change reconstructing
the society.
THANK YOU!!! 
Test I- Essay.

Answer the following questions, precisely.

1. What are the two major premises of the Social

Reconstructionism? Explain the two major premises. (15
points)

2. According to Theodore Brameld (1904-1987), “Social

reconstructionism is a response to the horrors of WWII.” Why
do you think so?
With regards to item number two, please follow the criteria below.
Features 35 points 25 points 15 points 7 points
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