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Curriculum Theories: Traditionalist, Conceptual-Empiricists, and Conceptualist
Traditionalist curriculum is the approach developed out of classical ideas regarding public education and school curriculum. It assumes that curriculum is defined by content and subject, based on the identification, selection, organization, and evaluation of learning, (Majali, 2016). This means … Continue reading
Posted in Social Science
Tagged Classroom, conceptual-empiricist, conceptualist, curriculum, education, instructors, learning, students, Theory, traditionalist
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Racial Inequality and Public Education
The Civil Rights Movement paved the way for social equality weakening social disparities between Whites and minorities. However, racial inequality remains constant and consistent more than 50 years later. The Civil Rights Movement was stimulated by the Supreme Court case, … Continue reading
Social Stratification and the American Dream
Social stratification plays an intricate role in American society. Through social stratification Americans are categorized into specific categories. These categories are then divided into different sections and statuses. In America, social stratification can be seen in someone’s socio-economic status, determined … Continue reading
The Relationship between Wisdom and Philosophy: Socrates and Aquinas
Wisdom is defined as, “accumulated knowledge, insight, and judgment” (Marriam-Webster 2013). Ironically, the definition of wisdom reflects the concept of philosophy, the science of the nature of thought. Marriam-Webster dictionary goes further, defining philosophy as “the pursuit of wisdom” (2013). … Continue reading
Posted in Humanities
Tagged Aquinas, Phaedo, philosophy, Plato, Religion, Socrates, St. Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologica, wisdom
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Worldview Comparison: Islam and Christianity
Islam represents the Muslim religion and faith. It is recognized as the second largest religion in the world believing in one God (Allah), a faith with monotheistic principles. The Islam Worldview has the ability to answer fundamental questions regarding life, … Continue reading