“An essentialist educational philosophy places the teacher front and center as an intellectual and moral role model. Direct instruction is encouraged, but other instructional methods are used if proven effective. Students are expected to listen and learn while following the rules of a classroom” (Philosophical Foundations 276). I believe that the teacher should be the main facilitator in a classroom, but that students should have a say in the classroom. I think it is important for a teacher to lead and direct a class so that everyone is on the same page, but also gives space for students to be creative and have a