Reconstructivism in Education

Learning Theory

Reconstructivism in Education

Who are the founders of Reconstructivism?

What is Reconstructivism in Education?

Instructional Methods

Schooling Purpose

Principles of Reconstructivism

Curriculum Pupose

Teaching Methodologies

• Project-Based Learning.
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving.
• Community Involvement.
• Social Justice Education.
• Student-Led Activism.
• Global Citizenship Education.

Reconstructivism Fathers

• Theodore Brameld (1904-1987).
• George Counts (1889-1974).
• Paulo Freire (1921-1997).

Reconstructivism in Education

To attain equality for all learners, it is a philosophy of education that emphasizes the significance of tearing down repressive institutional and societal institutions. It encourages a learner-directed educational philosophy in which the student controls their learning process.

Students who might find typical linear learning methods challenging will particularly benefit from this method.

Key Principles

• Social Reconstruction.
• Critical Thinking.
• Problem-Solving.
• Experiential Learning.
• Democratic Values.
• Social Justice.

Curriculum Purpose

• Incorporate real-world experiences and community engagement into the learning process.
• Encouraging the students to apply what they are learning through social activism, reform, and change in the community.
• Including elements such as service-learning and discussion groups, which bring the world into the classroom and students out of their community.

Schooling Purpose

• Critically examine all cultural and educational institutions and recommended change and reforms as needed.
• To teach students and the public not to settle for "what is" but rather to dream about "what might be".
• Prepare students to become agents for positive change.