SESSION FOUR:
Liberal and Conservative Philosophies and Education

AGENDA:

  • Sharing of Philosophy Profiles
  • Review and Critique of Marxism, Feminism, Critical Race Theory, and Critical Pedagogy
    • Lecture
    • Socratic seminar: "The state of American public schools..." (Racist? Sexist? Unequal?)
  • DINNER
  • Liberalism and Conservatism
    • Lecture
    • Video: Willard Daggett and competing with Asia; changing demographics
    • Socratic seminar: "Compete in Globalized Economy or Break the System Down?" (Economic Competitiveness or Civil Rights?)
    • "Stupid in America" (retort) - Conservatism

HOMEWORK:

COURSE NOTES AND HANDOUTS:

Critique of Revolutionary Philosophies
Libealism and Conservatism
Liberalism in Action

SUPPLEMENTAL READING:

FURTHER LINKS:

Willard Daggett - International Center for Educational Leadership
John Stossel Show Accompaniment
Character Counts