By: Aleen Sepulveda Educ 110-004. June 23, 1932 – October 21, 2009 (age 77).

By: Aleen SepulvedaEduc 110-004

June 23, 1932 – October 21, 2009 (age 77).

Who was Theodore SizerWas the founder of the Essential School

Movement .He founded the Coalition of Essential Schools

(CES) which began in 1984 with twelve schools. CES is to forefront the importance of equitable,

challenging schools .By coaching for cultures of improvement and

powerful learning communities focused on student achievements.

To help promote schools characterized by personalization, democracy and equity, intellectual and excellence.

Which Educational Philosophy? Sizer was a believer of Essentialism. Essentialism is back-to-basic. No electives

and through discipline. To teach students hard work, respect for

authority and discipline.

What was his theories? Sizer developed eight theories about

education:ValueKnowledgeHuman NatureLearning Communication Society OpportunityAgreement

Theory of ValueStates what is knowing is completely up

to the individual. Believes that skills are best learned

through experience and that teachers should be like coaches.

Gain useful skills and knowledge outside standardize test method.

Theory of KnowledgeThe distinction between knowledge and

belief.Knowledge includes the skills and

information we obtain in school. Feels that beliefs that influence knowledge

and defines beliefs as the way knowledge is taught.

Teachers are coaches, assisting learning but through a student’s own beliefs or style.

Theory of Human NatureHow are humans unique and what are our

limitations? He acknowledges that the biological

difference between the humans and other species is that we act on the environment rather than being passive.

Says that human satisfaction with a result of a discovery helps the human race survive.

Theory of LearningThe method which skills and knowledge are

acquired. He feels the purpose of education can be broken

down into two parts:Education of the mindEducation of the character

He felt that education of intellect is extremely important, but without character, its useless.

Doesn’t matter if students get the right answers, but how they evaluated on their efforts that acquired the answer.

Theory of CommunicationBelieves there are 5 ways to make school better.

First: to give teachers and students their space to work in individual

Second: to insist students can master their skills.Third: Provide correct motivation for students and

teachersFourth: maintain the use of the mind during

learning, allowing students to experience their education

Fifth: Keep structure of school and curriculum simple so that it can be flexible.

Theory of SocietySociety is not only the community but also

institutes, government, health-care system, and religion organization.

Students should learn not only in educational setting, but also in society.

Moral and intellectual development depend on the environment:A child won’t value moral or education, if they

don’t see people from their community valuing it as well.

Theory of OpportunityAll American parents want their children

to be given the correct tools and skills to become a successful adult.

Acknowledges, there are many disagreements over proper curriculum is and who should be schooled.

Believes that student should be equipped with not only proper information, but also morals to help them make informed decisions.

Theory of AgreementMany debates that on what is the correct

curriculum. Many don’t want to change the curriculum

despise the changes we live today. He feels that politics have corrupted the

school system. Believes that the democratic way is the for

the school system to adapt and change into the environment.