5. Reconstructionism?
Also known as SOCIAL RECONSTRUCTIONISM, this theory
claims to be the true successor of progressivism and
declares that the chief of purpose of education is to
“RECONSTRUCT” society in order to meet the cultural crisis
brought about by social, political, and economic problems.
8. The two major premises of
Reconstructionism
1. Society is in need of constant reconstruction or change
2. Such social change involves a reconstruction of education in
reconstructing the society
11. Reconstructionist educators
He believed that Education had the
responsibility to mold human beings
into cohesive & compassionate
society
‘‘ School become powerful force for
Social & Political change ’’
15. Philosophical Root
A reasonable and logical way of doing things or thinking
about problems that is based on dealing with specific
situations instead of ideas and theories.
17. Aims in Education
Taking education to be the instrument for achieving social and
cultural improvement.
Enabling the learners to envision the good future and spend their learning as a
preparation for their role in the future.
18. Curriculum
Curriculum to reflect democratic ideals.
Emphasis on civic education.
Focus on real social problems and controversial issues.
Based on ethics in improving quality of life,More focus on
community building
19. Principles of Education
Education serves as a means for
change to overcome
oppression and improve human
conditions.
Never settle on What is, but
what might be.
24. Student evaluation
No standardized test for evaluation
Evaluation on the basis of their ability as a social activist
rather than their scores in written examinations.
Student evaluation based on their self assessment
