Traditional Type #1

Classical Learning

CSCOPE Type #2

Progressivism/Radical

Common Core Standards   Type #2

Social Justice Agenda

Instruction

Direct instruction by teacher

Self-directed learning, group-think

Emphasis on subjectivity, feelings, emotions, beliefs,

Curriculum

Academic, fact-based, skills, research

Social concerns, project-based, constructivist, subjective, uses unproven fads and theories

multiculturalism, political correctness, social engineering, globalism, evolution, sexual

Teacher’s role

Authority figure, sets the plan for the class, academic instruction

Facilitator

freedom, contraceptives, environmental extremism,

Student’s role

Learn from teacher, focus on factual learning, develop foundation skills for logical & analytical reasoning, independent thinking

Students teach each other; focus on feelings, emotions, opinions; group-think

global warming/climate change, victimization, diversity, acceptance of homosexuality as normal, & wealth redistribution.

English, Language Arts, Reading

(ELAR)

Phonics; classical literature; cursive handwriting; grammar; usage; correct spelling; expository, persuasive, research writing

Whole language, balanced literacy, Guided Reading; no cursive writing instruction so can’t read primary documents of Founding Fathers

De-emphasis on Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, Constitution, Founding Fathers, national sovereignty, & American exceptionalism

Math

“Drill and skill,” four math functions learned to automaticity

Fuzzy math, rejects drill and memorization of math facts, dependent on calculators

Social Studies

Focus on American heritage/exceptionalism, national sovereignty, Founding Documents

Diversity, multiculturalism, globalization, revisionist history, political correctness

Character development

Pro-faith, self control, personal responsibility, self-discipline, solid work ethic

Secular, moral relativism, anti-faith, victimization

Equality

Equal opportunities

Equal outcomes

Assessment

Students evaluated by earned grades, objective tests

Inflated grades, subjective assessments, evaluated based upon the value-system of the grader 

Outcomes

Objective tests (right or wrong answers), emphasis on academic skills and knowledge

Subjective assessments; emphasis on holistic, “feel-good” scoring