# data[].attributes.body
The underlying philosophies are idealism and realism.

# data[].attributes.body
Essentialist groups were created by people that felt that the American education system was not preparing students for adulthood and college. They felt that there was a major break-down in the educational system.

# data[].attributes.body
In the 1970s and early 1980s there was a push to get back to the basics that included religion. This lead to an increase in Christian day schools.

# data[].attributes.body
The focus is greater in the elementary and secondary levels, rather than higher education.

# data[].attributes.body
Focus on the mastery of the basics at each level.

# data[].attributes.body
Elementary should focus on basic tool skills that contribute to literacy and the mastery of mathematical computations.

# data[].attributes.body
Secondary schools should focus on basic competency in history, math, science, English, literature, and foreign language.

# data[].attributes.body
Required high school courses should be English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Computer Science, and Foreign Language.

# data[].attributes.body
Teachers should value effort over interest and long-term student needs over immediate needs by learning to focus on tasks.

# data[].attributes.body
Teachers must assist students that do no have the ability to learn by focusing, completing tasks, drilling in facts, and memorizing information.

# data[].attributes.body
Teachers hold the knowledge that students need. They know the best order and way to teacher curriculum.

# data[].attributes.body
Teachers demand respect. Disrespect should receive disciplinary measures that result in orderly learning.

# data[].attributes.body
Teachers do not find value in experiences, such as field trips and experiments, nor nonessential courses, such as dancing and crafts.

# data[].attributes.body
Teachers are concerned with the adjustment of students to their physical and social environment.

# data[].attributes.body
Teachers use the great works of the past as one of many sources in their current studies.

# data[].attributes.body
Students learn the value of effort, discipline, and self-control in the learning process.

# data[].attributes.body
Students learn by memorizing and drilling facts.

# data[].attributes.body
Students should work hard, stay on task, complete work, and respect teachers.

# data[].attributes.body
Students acquire information from their teachers.