5.2 Perennialism Vignette
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5.2 Perennialism Vignette
Linsey Stanley
Department of Education: Arkansas State University
ELFN 6763: Philosophies of Education
Dr. Jackie McBride
February 11, 2024
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The root of the philosophy, perennialism, is perennial meaning, “lasting for an indefinably long time” (Gutek, 2014). Perennialism in education refers to the belief that education should be based on ideas that have lasted for centuries. Perennialist believe that is important to teach subjects that will not soon be outdated and will require deeper, analytical, and imaginative thought from students. “Perennialists endorse a curriculum that consists of permanent studies—the cultural skill and knowledge that educated people have needed across time” (Gutek, p. 357, 2014). Teaching religion to students allows students to inquire information that is meaningful and can be analyzed through religious books and documents. If I have been appointed to serve on a faculty study group that will make a recommendation to the board of education on whether such courses should be in the best interest of students, I would suggest that these courses would be in the best interest of students. As a Perennialist, teaching world religions allows students to develop reasoning powers and the ability to cultivate their own decisions that are based on knowledge. I believe that allowing students to develop cultural skills and knowledge about religion will be helpful to all students because religion can be considered a permanent study, impacting people across time. Creating this program will help students grow as thinkers and leaders. Students will be learning about global religions through critical thinking, reflective thinking, and social engagement, which allows them to develop knowledge and skills within their cultural heritage. Students will develop skills that will be essential to them beyond their years in school. Presenting students with information that promotes long-lasting learning is an important aspect of an educator that focuses on Perennialism. Learning about the global religions will also teach students critical thinking and inquiry skills that will allow them to make their own decisions based on reasoning and knowledge.
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Reference
Gutek, G. L. (2014). Philosophical, Ideological and Theoretical Perspectives
on Education
. Pearson.
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