1. Kauchak and Eggen. Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional, Fifth Edition. © 2014, 2011, 2008, 2005, 2002 Copyright Years by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved 5-1 Educational Philosophy and Your Teaching

2. Kauchak and Eggen. Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional, Fifth Edition. © 2014, 2011, 2008, 2005, 2002 Copyright Years by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved 5-2 Philosophy and Theory What’s the difference? Philosophy – The way things ought to be Theory – Explains events

3. Kauchak and Eggen. Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional, Fifth Edition. © 2014, 2011, 2008, 2005, 2002 Copyright Years by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved 5-3 Philosophies of Education Perennialism The educational philosophy suggesting that nature—including human nature—is constant and schools should teach content and topics that have withstood the test of time.

4. Kauchak and Eggen. Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional, Fifth Edition. © 2014, 2011, 2008, 2005, 2002 Copyright Years by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved 5-4 Philosophies of Education Essentialism The educational philosophy suggesting that specific knowledge and skills exist that all people should possess. Like math skills, spelling skills, communication Regardless of individual ability, need, etc.

5. Kauchak and Eggen. Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional, Fifth Edition. © 2014, 2011, 2008, 2005, 2002 Copyright Years by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved 5-5 Philosophies of Education Progressivism An educational philosophy emphasizing real- world problem solving and individual development. Learning by doing

6. Kauchak and Eggen. Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional, Fifth Edition. © 2014, 2011, 2008, 2005, 2002 Copyright Years by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved 5-6 Philosophies of Education Social Reconstructionism An educational philosophy asserting that schools, teachers, and students should take the lead in addressing social problems and improving society.

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