Reconstructionism is an educational philosophy that aims to use education to improve society and address social problems. It was developed in reaction to World War II and focuses on empowering students to envision a better future and prepare for roles in bringing about positive social change. Reconstructionism emphasizes using curricula focused on civic duties, ethics, and real-world issues to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Teachers act as facilitators and social change agents rather than just instructors. Student evaluation is based on their ability to be social activists rather than test scores. However, critics argue that reconstructionism lacks detail on implementation and may be more relevant at advanced education levels.