Prepared by: Catherine M. Galo
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is a philosophy that emphasizes the
addressing of social questions and a quest to
create a better society and worldwide
democracy.
heavily emphasizes social questions and
questions about society itself in a better
effort to create a more successful society in
the future.
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focuses on a curriculum that highlights social
reform.
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believe that systems must be changed to
overcome oppression and improve human
conditions.
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Theodore Brameld spent a lifetime working
for personal and cultural transformation
through education. Influenced by John
Dewey's educational philosophy, Brameld
urged that schools become a powerful force
for social and political change.
· George Counts (1889-1974) recognized
that education was the means of preparing
people for creating this new social order.
Theodore Brameld originally came up with this
theory as a reaction against World War II. He
correctly recognized the potential for either
human annihilation through technology and
human cruelty or the capacity to create a
society that was better through the use of
technology and pure human compassion.
Additionally, George Counts also recognized
this as a valid theory in preparing people for
creating the new social order.
George S. Counts (1889-1974)
Theodore Brameld (1904-1987)
Harold Rugg (1886-1960)
They were concerned that curriculum lacked
relevance to the real world and ignored social
problems.
 Ivan Illich (1926-2002)
 Paulo Freire (1921-1997)
 Freire wanted education to be drawn from
everyday life experiences of the learners.
(Foundations of American Education)
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Social Reconstructionist believes that
students are the critical element in bringing
about social change. They contend that
students are capable of initiating and
adapting to change especially if they are
influenced by appropriate adult role models.
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A social Reconstructionist would strive to
organize the classroom in a classless, nonsexist,
and nonracist manner. There would be less
emphasis on management and control and more
focus on community building. Conflict resolution
and difference in world views would be
encouraged and reinforced.
Contributed by: Kelcey Mason
(Source: Foundations of American Education)
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Critically examine all cultural and
educational institutions and recommended
change and reform as needed.
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To teach students and the public not to
settle for "what is" but rather to dream
about what might be.
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Prepare Students to become agents for
change
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Students are a critical element in bringing
social change.
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Students are capable of initiating and
adapting to change especially if they are
influenced by appropriate adult role
models.
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