Educational Philosophies

6 words in this vocabulary list

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate the manner in which something is done

  • The experiment was conducted imperfectly due to human error.
  • I know I didn't follow the recipe perfectly, I just kind of did it imperfectly.
  • I totally messed up that presentation, I did it all imperfectly.
  • She danced imperfectly, but with such passion that no one noticed the mistakes.

noun a person who studies or practices philosophy, especially as an academic discipline

  • The philosopher's theories on ethics have greatly influenced modern thought.
  • My friend thinks he's a philosopher because he reads a lot of books.
  • That guy at the party was trying to sound all deep and philosopher-like.
  • She's a philosopher when it comes to analyzing romantic relationships.

noun a person who follows the philosophical movement of transcendentalism, which emphasizes spiritual intuition and individualism

  • The transcendentalist movement in the 19th century emphasized the importance of individual intuition and spiritual connection with nature.
  • My friend is a big fan of transcendentalist philosophy and loves reading works by Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau.
  • I don't get all that transcendentalist stuff, it's too deep for me.
  • Her ideas were so ahead of their time, she was like a modern-day transcendentalist.

adjective relating to or characterized by eudaemonism, the belief that happiness is the highest good

  • The philosopher's eudaemonistic beliefs centered around the idea that true happiness comes from living a virtuous life.
  • She always tries to maintain an eudaemonistic outlook, believing that positivity attracts positivity.
  • I'm all about that eudaemonistic vibe, man.
  • His artwork was a reflection of his eudaemonistic spirit, capturing the beauty and joy of life.

noun a method of homeschooling that allows the child to follow their own interests and learn through everyday experiences rather than a structured curriculum

  • Unschooling is a method of homeschooling that allows children to learn through self-directed activities and experiences.
  • I heard unschooling lets kids learn what they want, when they want.
  • Unschooling is like letting your kids do their own thing when it comes to education.
  • In a world of structured education, unschooling is like a breath of fresh air, allowing creativity and curiosity to flourish.

noun a style or method of teaching or of procedure in academic disciplines that derives from or imitates the scholasticism of the Middle Ages

  • Academism is a style of art that adheres to traditional techniques and principles.
  • Some artists prefer to break away from academism and explore more modern styles.
  • Who needs academism when you can just do your own thing and be creative?
  • In the world of fashion, sticking to academism can sometimes hinder innovation and originality.