Prof ed unit 3 Flashcards

1
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What is the essence of Zen?

A

The essence of Zen is the art of seeing into the nature of one’s own being and the practice of
meditation.

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What does Zen emphasize as the key ingredient for awakening one’s inner
nature?

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Zen emphasizes the practice of meditation as the key ingredient for awakening one’s inner
nature.

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3
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Who introduced the practice of meditation (Zen) as a means of attaining
enlightenment?

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The Buddha himself introduced the practice of meditation (Zen) as a means of attaining
enlightenment

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4
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What does the Christian philosophy of education encompass?

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The Christian philosophy of education encompasses all areas of the educational life of
students, including core subject curriculum, character building, and practical living.

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5
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What does Saracenic education aim at?

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Saracenic education aims at the development of individual initiative and social welfare through
liberal education.

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What was the foundation of Saracenic education?

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The foundation of Saracenic education was religious education and the memorization of the
Koran.

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What do perennialists believe should be the focus of education?

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Perennialists believe the focus of education should be the ideas that have lasted over
centuries.

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How do perennialists recommend students learn?

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Perennialists recommend that students learn from reading and analyzing the works by
history’s finest thinkers and writers.

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Who is known as the father of ‘Essentialism’?

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William C. Bagley is known as the father of ‘Essentialism’

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What is the aim of essentialist education?

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The aim of essentialist education is to instill students with the ‘essentials’ of academic
knowledge.

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What is the main focus of essentialism?

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The main focus of essentialism is on intellectual and moral standards that schools should
teach.

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12
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What does existentialism in education emphasize?

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Existentialism in education emphasizes individual existence, freedom, and choice

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What is the view of existentialism?

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Existentialism is the view that humans define their own meaning in life and try to make sense
of the world.

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What do schools exist to aid children in, according to existentialism?

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Schools exist to aid children in knowing themselves and their place in society, according to
existentialism.

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15
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What is the definition of philosophy of education?

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The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence in relation to
education.

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What is the nature of philosophy of education?

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An attempt to arrive at a rational conception of the reality as a whole and its relation to
education.

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17
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What is the definition of education?

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The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction and facilitating learning.

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What is the aim of idealism in education?

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To discover and develop each individual’s abilities and full moral excellence to better serve
society

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What is the curricular emphasis of idealism in education?

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Subject matter of mind: literature, history, philosophy, and religion.

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20
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What is the belief of realism in education?

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To teach students logic, critical thinking, and the scientific method to understand reality.

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21
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What do realists believe is the role of schools?

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To teach students about the world around them.

22
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What is the foundation of scientific reasoning?

A

Realism

23
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What do realist educators encourage?

A

Drawing observations and conclusions from the world around them

24
Q

What is pragmatism/experimentalism in education?

A

Education focused on real-world applications and learning through experience

25
Q

What are the two important elements of pragmatism?

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Practical learning and experiential learning

26
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What kind of learning does pragmatism encourage?

A

Purposeful and cooperative projects and activities

27
Q

What does Eastern education philosophy emphasize?

A

The concept of teaching and learning directly from teachers

28
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In Hinduism, what is the aim of shiksha?

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Value-based worthwhile learning

29
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What is the difference between shiksha and vidya in Hinduism?

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Shiksha is for living/survival, while vidya is for attaining wisdom

30
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What is the chief aim of Buddhist education?

A

All-round development of a child’s personality

31
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What are the aims of Buddhist education?

A

To make a free, wise, intelligent, moral, non-violent, and secular individual

32
Q

What is the core of Confucian educational philosophy?

A

Learning to be human and realizing the true nature of human beings

33
Q

What did Confucius believe about all people and education?

A

He believed in the equality and educability of all people

34
Q

What is the central idea of yin and yang in Taoism?

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Promoting harmony through the blending of opposite forces

35
Q

How does Taoist philosophy view the universe?

A

As an ever-transforming entity

35
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What does Tao signify in Taoism?

A

The fundamental or true nature of the world

36
Q

What does Zen Buddhism refer to?

A

A way of living fully in the present moment

37
Q

What are the five elements of a personal philosophy of teaching?

A

Respond to community needs, provide training to adult citizens, the disabled, and out-ofschool youth, importance of a personal philosophy of teaching, how to write a personal
philosophy of teaching, and learning points

38
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What is the importance of a personal philosophy of teaching?

A

It directs and guides a teacher’s teaching practices and how they perceive teaching and
learning

39
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What are the general guidelines for writing a personal philosophy of
teaching?

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Make it brief and well written, use a narrative, first-person approach, make it specific, be
discipline-specific, avoid jargon and technical terms, be sincere and unique, be humble, and
revise

40
Q

What is the example given for a personal philosophy of teaching?

A

My philosophy, when it comes to teaching, is to never give up on my students. Everyone has
their talents and strengths. My philosophy will be to teach my students HOW to study, HOW to
maintain focus, and HOW to ask the right questions. With those tools at their fingertips, they will
be able to achieve so much more.

41
Q

What topics were discussed under Philosophy of Education and Personal
Philosophy of Teaching?

A

Philosophical Foundations of Education both Western and Eastern Philosophies and
Principles and Philosophy of Philippine Education

42
Q

How should a personal philosophy of teaching be stated?

A

It should begin with the phrase ‘I believe’ and be stated in the concrete, not in the abstract like
a theory

43
Q

Who is the faculty/program chair mentioned in the notes?

A

Dr. Shirley L. Milanes

44
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Who is considered the ‘father’ of existentialism?

A

Søren Kierkegaard

45
Q

. What educational philosophy emphasizes testing ideas through active
experimentation?

A

Progressivism

46
Q

Who started the educational movement of progressivism?

A

John Dewey

47
Q

What is the aim of education according to social reconstructionism?

A

Social reform

48
Q

Who founded social reconstructionism?

A

Theodore Brameld

49
Q

What are the aims of education according to postmodernism?

A

Teaching critical thinking, production of knowledge, development of individual and social
identity, self-creation

50
Q

According to the Philippine Constitution, what should the state give priority
to?

A

Education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports

51
Q

What is the purpose of Article XIV of the Philippine Constitution?

A

To protect and promote the right to quality education