Transcendent Teaching
Existentialism
Existentialism in Movies: Dead Poet Society
Philosophers: Friedrich Otto Bollnow, Maxine Greene,
Martin Buber
Existentialism checklist by Dr. O'Hara
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The individual's imagination is developed.
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Learners develop a sense of purpose, a personal quest for meaning and a sense of agency.
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The learner is taught to think critically.
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The teacher develops the individual's judgment, insightful and well-conceived judgment, that is responsive to reason but is not otherwise corruptable.
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Learners investigate their emerging existential professional and personal worlds.
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The learner's quest for meaning and sense of purpose are facilitated by self-discovery projects, self-studies, and self-inspired projects.
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The learner develops the capacity to perceive themselves more fully and to imagine how their individuality contributes to their respective worlds.
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Learner interests and intellectual inclinations are aligned with the curriculum.

