1. A Look at Progressivism and Education
... be taught denies the essentialist belief that the study of traditional subject matter is appropriate for all students, regardless of interest and personal experience. Progressives emphasize in their curriculum the study of the natural and social sciences. Many new scientific, technological, and social developments, reflecting the progressivist notion that progress and change are fundamental. Students are also exposed to a more democratic curriculum that recognizes accomplishments of women ... those they will encounter outside of the schoolhouse; they learn to be flexible problem solvers...
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