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