Suggestive Themes in Education
Aspects of the three movements can be loosely characterized with these suggestive themes. Progressive themes envelop Traditional themes, but do not exclude them. Likewise, Integral themes envelop both, so that each stage is more inclusive than the last.
Traditional |
Progressive |
Integral |
|
Target |
Facts |
Insights |
Experience |
Method |
Telling |
Doing |
Living |
Imperative |
Obey |
Think |
Explore |
Curriculum |
Static |
Pre-selected |
Open-ended |
Student rights |
Inmate |
Patient |
Citizen |
Teacher’s
role |
Master |
Director |
Resource |

