1. EDFS201 October 9, 2003

2. agenda Chapter 7. Educational Theory in American Schools: Philosophy in Action Journal # 2. Choose one of the case studies and comment on it? Why is classroom diversity important? What are your experiences of diversity Reflective Journal #2 Due on October 16 Threaded Discussion #3— Due on October 17. See Guidelines for threaded discussions. Discussion will first be done in the student’s group section and then the completed chart will be posted on the main discussion board.Threaded Discussion #3 10/14 Video—educating Peter 10/16: School observations –Letter to the principals/administrators—Letter sent as an attachment to you. Philosophy of education guidelines—sent as an attachment on Oct. 8, 2003Philosophy of education guidelines—sent

3. Chapter 7 Outline Education Theory in American Schools: Philosophy in Action Authoritarian Educational Theories: Perennialism Authoritarian Educational Theories: Essentialism –Essential Schools Movement Authoritarian Educational Theories: Behaviorism Authoritarian Educational Theories: Positivism Nonauthoritaria: Educational Theories: Progressivism Nonauthoritarian: Educational Theories: Reconstructionism Nonauthoritarian:Educational Theories: Humanism Humanistic School Environments Constructivist Curriculum Problem-based learning