Which of the following statements best describes the primary difference between perennialism and essentialism?
◦ Essentialism is more strongly grounded in idealism and realism than is perennialism.
◦ Essentialism more strongly emphasizes the importance of knowledge and skills that are useful in today's world than does perennialism.
◦ Essentialism emphasizes learner-centered instruction, whereas perennialism emphasizes teacher-centered instruction.
◦ Essentialism emphasizes epistemology (how we know), whereas perennialism emphasizes ontology (what we know).