Reconstructionist philosophy emphasizes addressing social issues and reforming society to work towards worldwide democracy. It assumes that constant social reconstruction is needed through educational reform. Teachers play a primary role in leading social change by initiating discussions on controversial topics, enabling critical examination of cultural heritage, and designing programs for reform. The curriculum focuses on enabling students to live in a global society, examines present and future social, economic, and political trends and problems, and emphasizes social sciences and research methods.

4. A philosophy that emphasizes the
addressing of social questions and a quest
to create a better society and worldwide
democracy.
Typically, a Reconstructionist focuses on a
curriculum that highlights social reform.

5. Assumptions
• Society is in need of constant reconstruction.
• Social change involves a reconstruction of
education and the use of education in
reconstructing society.
• Mankind has the intellectual, technological,
and moral potential to create a world
civilization of abundance, health, and human
capacity.

6. Role of Teachers
Lead the learners in designing programs for social,
educational, practical, and economic change.
Primary agent of social change.
Initiates lively discussions on controversial issues –
political and educational.
Enables the learners to critically examine their cultural
heritage.

7. Curriculum Emphasis
Stresses learning that enable the individual to live in a
global environment.
Centered on controversial national and international
issues.
Emphasis on social sciences and social research methods
through the examination of social, economic, and
political problems.
Focused on present and future trends.