ESSENTIALISM IN EDUCATION

Principles of essentialism

History of the Essentialism Movement
Educational essentialism is an educational philosophy believe that children should learn the traditional basic subjects thoroughly. In this philosophical school of thought, the aim is to instill students with the "essentials" of academic knowledge, enacting a back-to-basics approach.Essentialism in Education is a movement that stressed on the importance of teachers authority in the classroom.

The Movement of Essentialism begin as a counter act to the student center educational institutes in 1930’s and 1940’s in America.
The reason for schooling is to educate the students in such a way that they can make a beneficent contribution to the society.
Essentialism in Education is a fast rising trend that looks to benefit education in the future.
Essentialism focuses on the importance of teaching students the knowledge of society .
Essentialist teacher focus heavily on achievement test scores as a means of evaluation progress.
They give lot of importance to character development by means of traditional approaches .
Essentialists' goals are to instill students with the "essentials" of academic knowledge, patriotism, and character development.
CURRICULUM

The Essentialist Classroom

OBJECTIVE
Essentialism as a teacher-centered philosophy
Strong emphasison basic skills in elementary school and on disciplined knowledge and scholastic achievement in secondary schools.
There should be a comman core curriculum that is taught to all students.
Essentialists believe that the core knowledge could change.
Teaching is teacher center and teacher decide what is most important for students to learn.
It is the teacher's responsibility to keep order in the classroom.
Teachers also maintain discipline in class which is imperative for learning.
particular subject, teachers may guide students in various other aspects of life that in turn help students to contribute positively to the society. -
Purpose of schooling

The purpose of Essentialist primarily is to train students the culture and tradtion's of the past.
It also provides students with knowledge and skills to be successful in democratic and technological society.
Essentialists urge that the most essential or basic academic skills and knowledge be taught to all students.
Even while learning art and music, subjects most often associated with the development of creativity.