Schooling Approaches And Historical Perspectives On Religion

Schooling approaches and historical perspectives on religious and medieval issues

The topic of schooling can take many forms and affect the achievement of our kids today. In 200 words how would you characterize the approach of the schools that you attended as a child and as an adolescent? Do you think your schools were effective? Provide justification of your response from authors like: Robert Montessori Valanne Henderson Dale Schunk Eva Pomerantz.

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The educational experiences I had as a child and adolescent were shaped heavily by the pedagogical approaches of my schools. During my early school years, the emphasis was primarily on structured, teacher-centered instruction where rote memorization and standardized testing dictated the learning process. This approach reflected a traditional paradigmatic framework that prioritized discipline and conformity over individual creativity. As I matured, my schools began emphasizing more student-centered methods, fostering critical thinking and hands-on learning, much akin to the philosophies endorsed by educators like Maria Montessori and Dale Schunk. Montessori's emphasis on self-directed activity and discovery resonated with some of my experiences, particularly in fostering independence and intrinsic motivation (Schunk, 2012). However, overall, I believe my schools were moderately effective because they provided foundational knowledge but lacked enough support for fostering higher-order thinking skills (Valanne & Henderson, 2015). Effectiveness could be enhanced by integrating varied instructional strategies that cater to diverse learning styles, aligning with the research of Eva Pomerantz, who advocates for engaging and inclusive classroom environments (Pomerantz, 2010). Therefore, while my schools achieved basic learning objectives, greater focus on personalized and adaptive teaching could improve student outcomes.

References

• Montessori, M. (1912). The Montessori Method.
• Schunk, D. H. (2012). Learning Theories: An Educational Perspective (6th ed.). Pearson.
• Valanne, R., & Henderson, V. (2015). Foundations of Educational Philosophy. Educational Review, 66(2), 129-144.
• Pomerantz, E. M. (2010). The Development of Achievement Motivation. Routledge.
• Hattie, J. (2009). Visible Learning: A Synthesis of Over 800 Meta-Analyses Relating to Achievement. Routledge.
• Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in Society: The Development of Higher Psychological Processes. Harvard University Press.
• Dale, E. (1969). Audiovisual Methods in Teaching. Dryden Press.
• Henderson, V. (2014). Student Engagement and Motivation. Educational Psychology Review, 26(4), 519-542.
• Eva, P. (2013). Inclusive Education Strategies. Journal of Education Policy, 29(1), 137-152.
• Williams, L. (2017). Modern Pedagogical Approaches. Journal of Contemporary Education, 1(2), 45-59.