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    The document discusses essentialism and purposivism in education. [1] Essentialism believes there is a core body of knowledge that all students must learn in order to participate fully in society, and it is the school's job to teach this essential knowledge. [2] Purposivism focuses on interpreting legislation based on the intent of its creators rather than just its literal meaning. [3] In psychology, purposivism or "hormic psychology" sees humans as purposeful beings striving to achieve goals, with their behaviors understood in light of these goals.

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    The document discusses essentialism and purposivism in education. [1] Essentialism believes there is a core body of knowledge that all students must learn in order to participate fully in society, and it is the school's job to teach this essential knowledge. [2] Purposivism focuses on interpreting legislation based on the intent of its creators rather than just its literal meaning. [3] In psychology, purposivism or "hormic psychology" sees humans as purposeful beings striving to achieve goals, with their behaviors understood in light of these goals.

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    The document discusses essentialism and purposivism in education. [1] Essentialism believes there is a core body of knowledge that all students must learn in order to participate fully in society, and it is the school's job to teach this essential knowledge. [2] Purposivism focuses on interpreting legislation based on the intent of its creators rather than just its literal meaning. [3] In psychology, purposivism or "hormic psychology" sees humans as purposeful beings striving to achieve goals, with their behaviors understood in light of these goals.

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    Essentialism

    And
    Purposivism
    concept of universal
    education; the belief that
    there is essential knowledge
    that everyone in a given
    culture must have in order to
    be a knowledgeable and fully
    participating member of that
    culture.
    It is the schools
    responsibility to provide
    that knowledge.
    It states that the students
    should be provided with the
    basic education so that it
    develops their knowledge as
    well as helps in character
    building.
    instill all students with the
    most essential or basic
    academic knowledge and
    skills and character
    development.
    William C. Bagley
    founder of essentialist
    educational theory

    Emphasizes rigorous
    teacher-centered
    education vs.
    child-centered
    learning
    Essentialists believe

    students should learn


    from established
    fundamentals of
    education
    students should study
    the sensible and wise
    subjects like literature,
    philosophy, science and
    other subjects related to
    the great works
    there is a common core
    of knowledge that needs
    to be transmitted to
    students in a systematic,
    disciplined way
    The child is a learner to be
    shaped and developed

    Education is a preparation
    for life, it is not an imitation
    of life
    Method: sit
    in rows and
    taught
    (lectured) in
    masses.
    Specific and basic
    information, skills and
    discipline

    Students must learn from


    established fundamentals of
    education (basic theory, basic
    subjects).
    Extremely orderly, academically
    systematic, and emphasizes
    discipline.

    No emphasis on students needs and


    interests.
    May cause a cultural delay between the
    student and society.
    Curriculum.
    essential knowledge and

    skills
    basedand
    on academic
    traditionalrigor
    disciplines such as math,
    natural science, history,
    language, and literature
    Teachers Role Students Role

    As an expert Listen and learn

    Impart essential Trust that the


    teacher knows
    knowledge best

    Direct focused
    tasks
    Evaluation
    method:
    achievemen
    t test scores
    Purposivism
    Definition of PURPOSIVISM
    plural
    :anyofvarioustheoriesof
    natureorofhumanandanimal
    behaviorthatregardpurposeor
    consciousintentasabasalfact
    isatheoryofstatutoryinterpretation
    thatemphasizestheintentorpurpose
    ofthedraftersofthelegislationor
    constitution,asreflectedinthe
    legislativehistory.Inother
    words,purposivismreliesheavilyon
    statutorypurposeininterpretingit.
    Purposivism means the primacy of striving
    or seeking, rather than the primacy of
    foresight. Sometimes the broader word,
    horme (hor-may, a Greek word meaning
    urge), is substituted for purpose, and
    purposivism rechristened the hormic
    psychology. The theories of William
    McDougall are discussed, along with the
    theories of L. L. Bernard.
    William McDougall 1871-1938
    Hestressedthatbehaviorcannotbe
    understoodadequatelywithout
    understandinghisgoalsthatman
    Isdynamic,striving,purposefuland
    creativecreature,.Hence,mans
    behaviorcannotbeadequately
    understoodwithoutconsideringhis
    goals.

    ThisisalsocalledHormic
    Psychologybecauseaccordingto
    McDougall,thesecretionofones
    hormonesisresponsibleforthe
    motiveforcethatpropelsoneto
    strivetowardstheattainmentofones
    goals.

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