Essentialism

Perennialism focuses on the teaching of great works.

Progressivism focuses on developing the student’s moral compass.

Humanism is about fostering each student to his or her fullest potential.

Constructivism focuses on using education to shape a student’s world view.

Reconstructionism is the perspective that education is the means to solve social problems.

Behaviorism focuses on cultivating behaviors that are beneficial to society.