The Rebirth of Essentialism: William Bagley and Arthur Bestor's Perspectives on Basic Education

In the historical process, different educational theories have emerged and these affected education systems of countries. this an essentialist approach has emerged, which describes as transfer cultural values advocates basic disciplines by teacher. Essensialism, especially in early 20th century, became organized movement turned into a theory result reactions it showed against progressive understanding. The criticized Essensialists system many countries well Turkish American systems. According to Essensialist thinkers, while standards achievements European schools increased recently, academic schools, adopt ignore disciplined education, decreased. aim study is analyze ideas William Bagley Arthur Bestor, who think that constructivist weaken system, are considered be founders century Essentialist approach. study, Bagley's views on his war understanding prioritizes student experience will examined. next intellectual created Bestor within framework liberal criticisms characterizes preparation for life analyzed.