Seven Philosophies of Education Flashcards
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What is the primary goal of essentialist teachers in education?
A. To radically reshape society
B. To develop technological skills
C. To transmit traditional moral values and basic knowledge
D. To focus on vocational training
C. To transmit traditional moral values and basic knowledge
Which subjects are emphasized in the essentialist curriculum?
A. Art and music
B. Vocational and technical courses
C. Traditional disciplines like math, history, and literature
D. None of the above
C. Traditional disciplines like math, history, and literature
What is the main teaching focus of progressivist teachers?
A. Preparing students for future adult life
B. Developing students to live fully in the present
C. Memorization of facts and figures
D. Vocational training
B. Developing students to live fully in the present
Which subjects are commonly prioritized in progressivist schools?
A. Humanities
B. Social and natural sciences
C. Sports and physical education
D. Grammar and language
A. Humanities
What kind of curriculum does Perennialism advocate for?
A. Vocational and specialized education
B. General education with a strong focus on humanities
C. Technology-based courses
D. Short-term technical skills development
B. General education with a strong focus on humanities
What educational method is often used by perennialist teachers?
A. Group projects
B. Memorization techniques
C. Socratic dialogues and inquiry sessions
D. Rote learning
C. Socratic dialogues and inquiry sessions
What is the primary concern of existentialist educators?
A. Preparing students for industrial work
B. Helping students develop social relationships
C. Assisting students in understanding and appreciating their individuality
D. Teaching military discipline
C. Assisting students in understanding and appreciating their individuality
Which subject area is emphasized in existentialist education?
A. Humanities
B. Mathematics
C. Engineering
D. Information technology
A. Humanities
According to behaviorism, what shapes a student’s behavior?
A. Genetic factors
B. Environmental conditions and stimuli
C. Intellectual capacity
D. Peer relationships
B. Environmental conditions and stimuli
What teaching strategy is often associated with behaviorism?
A. Encouraging free choice in learning
B. Creating controlled environments and using reinforcements
C. Socratic dialogues
D. Focusing on unstructured activities
B. Creating controlled environments and using reinforcements
What is the primary goal of linguistic philosophy in education?
A. Teaching vocational skills
B. Enhancing logical reasoning
C. Developing communication skills
D. Memorizing great literary works
C. Developing communication skills
What are the three components of communication emphasized in linguistic philosophy?
A. Vocabulary, syntax, and pronunciation
B. Verbal, non-verbal, and para-verbal
C. Listening, writing, and speaking
D. Reading, grammar, and writing
B. Verbal, non-verbal, and para-verbal
What is the main focus of constructivist education?
A. Memorization of facts
B. Intrinsic motivation and independent learning
C. Standardized testing
D. Vocational training
B. Intrinsic motivation and independent learning
How do constructivist teachers facilitate learning in the classroom?
A. By delivering lectures
B. By encouraging rote memorization
C. By providing data and experiences for investigation and invention
D. By imposing rigid guidelines
C. By providing data and experiences for investigation and invention
focuses on developing learners into enlightened and intelligent citizens of a democratic society, emphasizing relevant and need-based curriculum.
Progressivism
aims to help students understand themselves as unique individuals who are responsible for their thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Existentialism
emphasizes mastery of basic skills through a rigorous curriculum focusing on traditional academic content such as math, literature, and science.
Essentialism
focuses on shaping and modifying student behavior through controlled environments and reinforcements.
Behaviorism
encourages teaching based on timeless concepts from the “Great Books” and emphasizes developing rational and moral powers.
Perennialism
aims to develop students’ ability to articulate and communicate clearly through verbal, non-verbal, and para-verbal means.
Linguistic Philosophy
emphasizes interactive learning where students hypothesize, predict, manipulate objects, and construct their own knowledge.
Constructivism
discourages courses with watered-down academic content and prioritizes academic disciplines over vocational courses.
Essentialism
values self-directed and self-paced learning, with teachers acting as facilitators for students to explore their own paths.
Existentialism
assumes that change is inevitable, and teachers should focus on teaching skills for gathering and evaluating information rather than teaching permanent facts.
Progressivism
