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Comparison bw essentialism and realism

1. Comparison and contrast between realism and essentialism Presented by : Hamza Munir & Zeeshan Baloch Presented to : ms. Sundas shaukat

2. Contents Meaning of realism and essentialism Definations Proponents Aims of education C urriculum Criticism Role of teacher Role of student Conclusion references

3. Meaning of realism and essentialism Realism: Realism is derived from the greek word “RES” which means real which further is realted to object. Realism believes that all knowledge is derived from the experience and the real world is the world of nature. E ssentialism: The two origins of essentialism is from idealism and realism.
Essentialist refers to “Basic Education” The word essentialism consist of two parts ,i.e ESSENTIAL & ISM
ESSENTIAL refers to “extremely importantor necessary” & ISM (suffix ) refers to belief.

4. Defination: Realism: It can be define as: “There is a true reality and things exist whether humans preceive them or not ” Essentialism: I t can be define as “ The belief that something is necessary” It stresses on the essential knowledge and skills that productive citizens should learn .

5. Proponent Realism : Aristotle is generally regarded as the father of realism. According to Aristotle “ideas (or form) Such as the idea of god or the odea of tree can exist without matter; but there can be no matter without form. E ssentialism : Essentialism is an American philosophy of education which began in the 1930s & 1940s.
Essentialist refers to “Basic Education”
William Bagley (1874- 1936), an American philosopher introduced the philosophy of essentialism in education in the 1930s.

6. Aims of education Realism: Prepare the child for happy and successful life. Developing physical and mental powers of the child. Transmit culture and develop human nature Focus on observation and experiment. E ssentialism: Essentialist believe that students should be taught to be a model citizen. Basic skills are focused . Hardwork is encouraged & discipline is maintained. E ssentialism focus on both subjects, traditional and character development.It focuses on ethics,values,moral and descipline things that are not learnt by books.

7. Curriculum Realism: Realism recomends the designing of curriculum for realistic education which enables Learners to solve different problems of life and to lead a happy and successful life. It based on practical more than theoretical. It prescribes to include science subjects such as Physics,Chemistry, B iology Astrology,Physiology etc. Essentialism : Essentialism emphasizes on the significance of curriculum which means that all subjects must be studied by the students regardless of their interests factor as they might prove beneficial in future . The foundation of essentialist curriculum is based on traditional disciplines such as math, natural science, history, foreign language, and literature. Essentialists frown upon vocational courses .

8. Role of the teacher Realism: The teacher according to realists is expected to have a full knowledge of the content and needs of student Should have the knowledge of child psychology and should have undergoing training Essentialism: The role of a teacher has a primary focus. Teacher is responsible for guiding the students towards a better future.The teachers & parents should plan a guideline in order to maintain a proper discipline. Family plays a vital role. According to essentialism, parents guidance is the most essential part.

9. Role of the student Realism: The learner should be moral and good cheracter person. A desciplined person can get the moral values of Truth , beauty and goodness. Learning by doing with self experience. It is bookies and practical knowledge. E ssentialism: T he students should be passive and be ready to learn what the teacher presents to them. The students should trust that teacher knows best. Listen and learn

10. Criticism Realism A finite goal An emotional appeal A right of moral judgement Essentialism: No emphasis on child’s immediate interests Dedication to more distant goals More transmission mode than transactional mode

11. Conclusion Realism: Use of scientific investigation and senses in order to learn. Realist teachers believe in the importance of experimental learning. R ealists believe that schools should promote human rationality through observation and experimentation. Essentialism: T he essentialists make sure that young people should learn all those things that an adult needs to be known as a usefulk member of society. D o fewer things but do them well. Excel in your choosen direction rather than making tiny steps in multiple directions.

12. References https://www.britannica.com https://Adamsuniversity.ac.in https://en.m.wikipedia.org https://study.com

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