A progressive curriculum, in my opinion, gives to students the most well-rounded and individualized education. Progressive teaching allows students to come to their own solutions while problem solving. Children learn to work together in groups, which better prepares them for life outside of an educational setting. Educators should use positive reinforcements to motivate students and create in them a genuine desire to learn. I believe, most importantly that progressive teaching sees a child as the person he or she is, and tries to mold that child into the finest and most educated adult possible.
Many educators love to battle over a standard subject matter.
I think that, yes there is still importance in all of the classical subjects. Language, history, and science are very important learning materials. Our society would be greatly troubled if these subjects were not a major part of a school s curriculum. Latin, on the other hand, is out-dated, and I believe it does not serve a positive purpose in today s school system. To replace subjects such as Latin, we need to look at our ever- changing world and the technological giant it has become.