Trends
Equality
Cultural pluralism
Objective
Improve society
education for social reform
Knowledge
Learning for current and future society
Role of Teacher
Change agent
Curriculum Focus
Equality
Cultural Pluralism
Trends
great books
Objective
educate students to be rational
Knowledge
Mastery of facts and timeless knowledge
Role of Teacher
Questions students using Socratic method
Helps students think rationally
Curriculum Focus
Classical subjects
Trends
Back to basics
Objectives
promote intellectual growth
Knowledge
Mastery of concepts
Role of Teacher
Authority of a subject
Curriculum Focus
Essential skills and subjects
Trends
humanistic education
alternative and free schooling
Objectives
Intellectual growth of the individual
Knowledge
Mastery of concepts
Role of Teacher
guide for problem solving and inquiry
Curriculum Focus
Based on students' interests