AN EXISTENTIALISMSCHOOL
BY: KEILA SANTANA
SCHOOL’S ROLE:
In the existentialist classroom, subject matter is not as important
as helping the students understand and appreciate themselves as
unique individuals.
The teacher's role is to help students define their own essence by
exposing them to various paths they may take in life and by
creating an environment in which they can freely choose their
way(Sadker & Zittleman, 2013, pg 259)
Students are able to pick the subject and activities that they want
to do
P U R P O S E :
The purpose of this school is that uses the existentialism
approach which focuses on the students choosing what they
want to learn.
Students are shown how to create meaning in their own lives
The school uses a student centered philosophy
Encourages students to look within themselves and discover
their true meaning in life
The schools purpose is to build curiosity in a student
SCHOOL SET TING:
This school is in form of a house next to a lake and
surrounded by many acres of land, where students are able
to enjoy the beauty of nature
Classes can happen in any setting , students usually pick
what they want to learn and where for example:
1. In an empty room
2. Conference table where everyone can participate and
join the discussion
3. Sitting under a tree
4.Create lessons in rooms full of artwork to enhance
students imagination
W H AT I S T H E A C A D E M I C C U R R I C U LU M ? W H I C H C O U R S E S A R E R E Q U I R E D ?
The existentialist curriculum often emphasizes the
humanities as a means of providing students with
experiences that will help unleash their creativity and self-
expression. Sadker & Zittleman, 2013, pg 259
Learning is self-paced and self –directed
This school does not have a strict curriculum in place
students learn from going on field trips to many cities
This school does not use a grading skill
WHICH EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ARE EMPHASIZED?
Student are able to choose what the want to do for
example students will be able to :
Play
Talk
Do art
Take a wood working class
Use musical instruments
RULES, RITUALS, AND BEHAVIORS
At this existential school students are able to select
what they want to learn and in what setting. The rule
that is in place is that anything that the student
decides to so has to be done with meaning.
Students are responsible for their own learning and
are held accountable for their learning as well
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
In this existential school everyone is treated the
same, students are not separated based on their
grade level.
This school is available o anyone that want to learn
in a existential environment
All ages are mixed freely
SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY:
In this school students are taught like adults and no
matter the age are already given the opportunity to
chose their learning and explore who there are ass
humans.
Students are not place in a small room for many
hours of the day they are instead exploring are where
they learn the best.
REFERENCES:
1. Sadker, D.M. & Zittleman, K.R. (2013). Teachers,
Schools, and Society. (10th Edition.) Boston: McGraw
Hill.
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