Efd 501 - Activity 7 Perennialism
Efd 501 - Activity 7 Perennialism
Efd 501 - Activity 7 Perennialism
Perennial means
“everlasting,” like a
perennial flower that
comes up year after
year.
WHAT IS PERENNIALISM
PHILOSOPHY?
is a philosophy which values
knowledge that transcends time.
EDUCATIONAL PERENNIALISM
PHILOSOPHY
JACQUES MARITAIN
1882-1973
EDUCATIONAL LEADERS
WHAT DOES Perennialism
PERENNIALISM in education is the
belief that schools
MEAN IN
should teach ideas
that are everlasting.
WHAT DOES
PERENNIALISM
MEAN IN
ound
Education should center ar Education should be for the
knowledge from the past to “long-haul,” not for the
ns.
educate our future generatio immediate, contemporary
(“Great Books”) fad.
Educational
systems should focus on
developing students’ mind.
Teaching in way that focuses on the
progress of an individual.
Perennialism
Philosophy of
Education
ROLE OF TEACHER
Act as the director and coach
of intellect respondent Teach students how to think
critically, analyze information
and solve problems.
Socratic Method
Structured Study
PERENNIALISM IN EDUCATION
EXAMPLES
Using an artist’s work from a The best way to learn is
different era to teach about Art through experienced-based
history. activities e.g. indoor
experiment
(Science)
Understanding concepts
rather than memorizing
facts
WHAT IS THE
PURPOSE OF
PERENNIALISM?
To teach students to think
rationally and develop minds
that can think critically.
A perennialist classroom aims to be a
closely organized and well-disciplined
environment.
WHAT ARE THE
CHARACTERISTICS
OF PERENNIALISM?
CHARACTERISTICS OF
PERENNIALISM:
01 TEACHER- SUBJECT-
02
CENTERED CENTERED
“CULTURALLY-
03
CONSERVATIVE”
Instances where
Perennialism is very
evident
OUR TEAM