Essentialism focuses on teaching core academic subjects thoroughly. It believes students should learn fundamental knowledge and skills, especially in basic subjects like reading, writing and arithmetic. Teachers are responsible for transmitting important cultural knowledge to students through direct instruction techniques like lecture and memorization. Students are expected to be passive learners who master the material provided by their teachers. Proponents of essentialism like William Bagley and E.D. Hirsch argue this approach prepares students for life by teaching them essential knowledge and skills.

1. Philosophical Foundation of
Education

2. ESSENTIALISM

3. Essentialism

4. Essentialism
(related educational philosophy to Realism)

5. Essentialism
(related educational philosophy to Realism)
while realism ask what is real (broad),
Essentialism ask what is essential (specific)

6. Essentialism
(related educational philosophy to Realism)
while realism ask what is real (broad),
Essentialism ask what is essential (specific)
Essentialism
Ask what is absolutely necessary or
extremely important

7. Essentialism
(related educational philosophy to Realism)
while realism ask what is real (broad),
Essentialism ask what is essential (specific)
Essentialism
Ask what is absolutely necessary or
extremely important

8. ESSENTIALISM IN
EDUCATION?

9. ESSENTIALISM IN
EDUCATION?
1.) Children should learn
the traditional basic subject
thoroughly.

10. ESSENTIALISM IN
EDUCATION?
1.) Children should learn
the traditional basic subject
thoroughly.

11. ESSENTIALISM IN
EDUCATION?
1.) Children should learn
the traditional basic subject
thoroughly.
2.) The accumulated wisdom as thought
from traditional disciplines from our
civilization is passed from the teacher to
the student.

12. ESSENTIALISM IN
EDUCATION?
1.) Children should learn
the traditional basic subject
thoroughly.
2.) The accumulated wisdom as thought
from traditional disciplines from our
civilization is passed from the teacher to
the student.
3.) disciplines must trains the mind,
promote reasoning and ensure a
common culture for all citizens.

13. The Essentialist Curriculum

14. The Essentialist Curriculum
• strong emphasis on the basic skill in elementary schools, on disciplined knowledge and scholastic
achievement in secondary schools.

15. The Essentialist Curriculum
• strong emphasis on the basic skill in elementary schools, on disciplined knowledge and scholastic
achievement in secondary schools.
• There should be a common core curriculum that is taught to all students.

16. The Essentialist Curriculum
• strong emphasis on the basic skill in elementary schools, on disciplined knowledge and scholastic
achievement in secondary schools.
• There should be a common core curriculum that is taught to all students.
• Essentialists believe that the core knowledge could change,

17. Purpose of Essentialism

18. Purpose of Essentialism
• Prepare students to be productive, contributing members of the society.

19. Purpose of Essentialism
• Prepare students to be productive, contributing members of the society.
• The aim of education is to teach students the essentials they need to live in a
modern world.

20. Purpose of Essentialism
• Prepare students to be productive, contributing members of the society.
• The aim of education is to teach students the essentials they need to live in a
modern world.
• Essentialists teach the basic subjects.

21. Who are the proponents of essentialism?

22. Proponents of Essentialism

23. Proponents of Essentialism
William Bagley

24. Proponents of Essentialism
William Bagley

25. Proponents of Essentialism
William Bagley
In 1938, he published the “Essentialist’s Platform” in which he highlighted three major
points of essentialism.

26. Proponents of Essentialism
William Bagley
In 1938, he published the “Essentialist’s Platform” in which he highlighted three major
points of essentialism.
The right of students to a well – educated and culturally knowledgeable teacher.

27. Proponents of Essentialism
William Bagley
In 1938, he published the “Essentialist’s Platform” in which he highlighted three major
points of essentialism.
The right of students to a well – educated and culturally knowledgeable teacher.
Importance of teaching the ideals of community to each group of students.

28. Proponents of Essentialism
William Bagley
In 1938, he published the “Essentialist’s Platform” in which he highlighted three major
points of essentialism.
The right of students to a well – educated and culturally knowledgeable teacher.
Importance of teaching the ideals of community to each group of students.
Importance of accuracy, thoroughness and effort on the part of students in the
classroom.

29. E.D. Hirsch
Proponents of Essentialism

30. E.D. Hirsch
Proponents of Essentialism

31. E.D. Hirsch
Founder and chairman “Core Knowledge foundation” and advocate
of the “Back-to-Basics” Movement.
Proponents of Essentialism

32. E.D. Hirsch
Founder and chairman “Core Knowledge foundation” and advocate
of the “Back-to-Basics” Movement.
Proponents of Essentialism
In his book “cultural Literacy – What Every American Needs
to Know”, he offers list, quotation, and information regarding
what he believes is essential knowledge.

33. What are the teaching strategies of essentialism?

34. Teaching
Strategies
Use
instructional strategies

35. Teaching
Strategies
Use
instructional strategies
Lecture

36. Teaching
Strategies
Use
instructional strategies
Lecture
Memorization

37. Teaching
Strategies
Use
instructional strategies
Lecture
Memorization
Home work

38. Teaching
Strategies
Use
instructional strategies
Lecture
Memorization
Home work
Teacher and subject centered

39. Teaching
Strategies
Use
instructional strategies
Lecture
Mastery
learning
Memorization
Home work
Teacher and subject centered

40. Role of the teachers in essentialism

41. Role of the teachers in essentialism
• Establish order in the classroom is crucial for the student learning.

42. Role of the teachers in essentialism
• Establish order in the classroom is crucial for the student learning.
• The teacher must interpret the essentials of the learning process, take leadership position
and set the tone of the classroom.

43. Role of the teachers in essentialism
• Establishing order is the classroom is crucial for the student learning.
• The teacher must interpret the essentials of the learning process, take leadership position
and set the tone of the classroom.
• The teacher is accountable for the students learning.

44. Role of the students in essentialism

45. Role of the students in essentialism
• Students should be passive and be ready to learn what the teacher presents to them.

46. Role of the students in essentialism
• Students should be passive and be ready to learn what the teacher presents to them.
• Therefore, the students’ role is to listen and learn and trust that the
teacher knows best.

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