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.

2. Warm welcome and clapping for
everybody from everybody

3. Reconstructionism
Presented by
Khan

4. Broad outline
What is Reconstructionism?
Discuss the role of this philosophy of education with
reference to the following aspects of education:-
Aims of education
Principles of education
Curriculum
Methods of teaching
Role of teacher
Student evaluation

9. What is reconstructionism?
Theodore Brameld (1904-1987) founder of social
reconstructionism, in reaction against the realities of World War
II.

10. Major thinkers
George Counts (1889-1974)
John Brameld (1904-87), originator of the term
reconstructionism in 1950.
Paulo Freire (1921-1997)

11. Aims of 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.

12. 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

13. 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.

14. Methods of teaching
Problem
solving
Cooperative
learning
Experiential
Critical
thinking

15. Role of teacher
Social change activist.
A resource person.
Facilitator.

16. 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

17. CONTRIBUTION OF RECONSTRUCTIONISM:
Provoke critical thinking in minds.
Concern for social values such as:
Justice,
Welfare-based community,
Urge to promote world peace through social
justice, economic justice, equality of
opportunity, freedom and democracy…..

18. CRITIQUE OF RECONSTRUCTIONISM:
Reconstructionism suffer from shallowness.
Appears to be more a romantic notion of what
schools can do. Vague about detailed
implementation.
How to keep record and follow-up the every bit
of detailed participation of students in social
environment.
More relevant to advanced level of education.

19. References
 https://prezi.com/ngoig3pxpodm/social-reconstructionism/
 https://edu-513.wikispaces.com/file/view/Reconstructionism.ppt