Traditional Type #1

Classical Learning

CSCOPE Type #2

Progressivism/Radical

Common Core Standards Type #2 Progressivism/Radical

Social Justice Agenda

Emphasis on

subjectivity, feelings, emotions, beliefs, multiculturalism,

political correctness,

social engineering, globalism, evolution,

sexual freedom, contraceptives, environmental 

extremism, global warming/climate

change, victimization, diversity, acceptance

of homosexuality as

normal, & wealth redistribution.

De-emphasis on

Declaration of

Independence,

Bill of Rights,

Constitution,

Founding Fathers,

national sovereignty,

and American

exceptionalism.

Social concerns, project-based, constructivist, subjective, uses

unproven fads and theories

plan for the class, academic instruction

Facilitator

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

(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

Drill and skill," four math functions learned to automaticity

Fuzzy math, rejects drill and

memorization of math facts,

dependent on calculators

Focus on American heritage/

exceptionalism, national sovereignty, Founding Documents

Diversity, multiculturalism,

globalization, revisionist

history, political correctness

development

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

Secular, moral relativism,

anti-faith, victimization

Equality

Equal opportunities

Equal outcomes

Students evaluated by earned grades, objective tests

Inflated grades, subjective

assessments, evaluated based

upon the value-system of the

grader

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

Subjective assessments; emphasis on holistic, "feel-good" scoring