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Who was believed that children should acquire “a core of knowledge, skills and values” ?

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William Bagley

William Bagley's Core Educational Components

William Bagley is associated with the belief that education should provide students with "a core of knowledge, skills and values".

Bagley was a proponent of Essentialism, an educational philosophy emphasizing the need for a common, culturally valued curriculum. This approach focuses on transmitting essential knowledge and skills considered fundamental for all students.

  • Core Knowledge: Foundational academic subjects and facts.
  • Skills: Essential competencies like reading, writing, and critical thinking.
  • Values: Shared societal and moral principles.

While other figures like John Dewey focused on progressive education and experience-based learning, Albert Einstein on scientific understanding, and Carl Rogers on humanistic psychology, Bagley's specific emphasis aligns directly with the concept of a mandated "core" curriculum.

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