Which of the following statements best describes the primary difference between perennialism and essentialism?

a. Essentialism is more strongly grounded in idealism and realism than is perennialism.
b. Essentialism more strongly emphasizes the importance of knowledge and skills that are useful in today's world than does perennialism.
c. Essentialism emphasizes learner-centered instruction, whereas perennialism emphasizes teacher-centered instruction.
d. Essentialism emphasizes epistemology (how we know), whereas perennialism emphasizes ontology (what we know).


b

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.

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