Key Philosophers and Concepts in Educational Philosophy Cartes | Quizlet

John Dewey

Emphasized democracy, reflection, and experiential learning; advocated for reduced teacher authority.

Paulo Freire

Proposed critical pedagogy focusing on dialogue for societal transformation and addressing inequality.

Ivan Illich

Critiqued conventional education, predicting that technology would make traditional schooling obsolete.

A.S. Neill

Founded Summerhill School, promoting freedom in learning and respecting children's agency.

Martin Buber

Advocated relational education through dialogue.

J.S. Mill

Argued against state bias in education, advocating for child rights.

John Taylor Gatto

Critic of conventional schooling; emphasized passion-driven learning and self-directed education.

Liberal Nationalism

Links democracy with shared culture.

Illiberal Nationalism

Authoritarian and traditional nationhood.

Banal Nationalism

Everyday expressions of national identity.

Imagined Communities

Nations as social constructs.

Progressivism

Child-centered and democratic participation.

Essentialism

Core curriculum focusing on essential knowledge.

Perennialism

Teaching timeless fundamentals from classic texts.

Social Reconstructionism

Addressing and reconstructing social structures.

Existentialism

Fostering personal meaning-making.

Formal Education

Structured educational systems with set curricula.

Kincheloe and Steinberg

Advocated for critical pedagogy considering multiculturalism and social justice.

Alexander Kern

Notable for empirical research on educational methodologies.

Wave of Feminism in Education

Addresses gender bias and advocates for equal representation.

Hidden Curriculum

Implicit values taught outside the official curriculum.

Official Curriculum

Pre-defined educational content mandated by governing bodies.

Visible Curriculum

Publicly recognized content within the educational system.

Brighthouse Model

Focus on innovative teaching environments.

ACORN Test

Assessment tool for evaluating critical thinking and civic engagement.

Plato and Socrates

Emphasized dialogue and critical thinking.

Confucius

Moral integrity and respect in teaching were key themes.

Rousseau

Advocated for natural education respecting developmental needs.

Educational Ethics

Focus on moral philosophies and social justice in education.

Axiology

Study of values in education.

Epistemology

Inquiry into knowledge's nature and limits.

Critical Thinking

Promotes questioning and reflective judgment.

The Socratic Method

Teaching approach stimulating critical thinking through questioning.

Skepticism

A philosophical inquiry questioning certainty in knowledge.

NCLB (No Child Left Behind)

Legislation aimed at improving educational outcomes.

P4C (Philosophy for Children)

Method encouraging philosophical discussion in classrooms.

Indigenous Education

Focus on cultural traditions, communal learning, and connection to the land.

Elements of Indigenous Philosophy of Education (Simeon)

Emphasizes respect for elders, community involvement, and nature connection.

Critical Pedagogy

An approach to teaching that encourages students to question and challenge domination, and the beliefs and practices that dominate.

Dialogic Education

A learning process that involves conversation and dialogue to foster understanding and knowledge.

Existentialism in Education

An approach that emphasizes individual freedom, choice, and responsibility in learning.

Constructivism

A learning theory stating that individuals construct knowledge through experiences and reflections on those experiences.