Just like essentialism, teachers play a vital role in the educational process by guiding students through open dialogue. Perennialists argue that “teachers are more knowledgeable than students who are incompletely formed human beings. Therefore, teachers should assume authority and command in the classroom” (Moss & Lee, 2010). Robert Hutchins, a prominent perennialist, believed that “a teacher of perennialism has a duty to help students become cultural citizens and understand the principles of human knowledge” (Figures, 2013). Perennialists also place great importance on students being able to demonstrate their understanding through exams and writing. Due to the religious values ​​of perennialism and the separation of church and state, it is not as common in public schools, but is still prevalent in many non-secular schools.