SESSION TWO:
Progressive Philosophies and Education

AGENDA:

  • Intro to session and agenda
  • Proflie Grid: butcher paper
  • Mini-Teach: Idealism and Realism in Lesson Plans
    • "What I want to do when I grow up..." and
  • Review and Critique of Idealism and Realism
  • DINNER
  • "To Be and To Have"
    • watch
    • Discussion: realism and idealism
  • Progressive and Existential Philosophies
    • Lecture
  • Compare and contrast traditional vs. progressive philosophies
  • Explain HW

HOMEWORK:

COURSE NOTES AND HANDOUTS:

Critique of Idealism and Realism
Pragmatism and Existentialism
Pragmatism Further Reading (John Dewey)
Existentialism Further Reading (Jean Paul Sartre)

SUPPLEMENTAL READING:

Belief-O-Matic (web link) - A fun test suggesting what religion your beliefs are most in line with.
Belief Systems - An exploration of various belief systems associated with the purpose of education.
Note-Taking - One method of taking effective notes (loosely based on the "Cornell Method").
Philosophical Games (web link) - A series of games with which to explore your belief system.