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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT one of the five philosophies?ProgressivismExistentialismCareerismSocial Reconstructionism
- 2. Multiple Choice_______________ emphasizes the importance of transferring knowledge, information, and skills from the older (wiser) generation to the younger onestudent centered philosophyteacher centered philosophy
- 3. Multiple ChoiceIn teacher centered philosophy the teachers role is to __________.keep the students happyfocus on students individual needs, contemporary relevance, and prepare students for a changing timeassert their dominance in the teacher- student relationship and teach whatever intrest theminstill respect for authority, perseverance, duty, consideration, and practicality.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat approach does essentialism believe in?back-to-basicspragmatismscaffoldingbehaviorism
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich philosophy recommends that students learn from the Great Books?ProgressivismExistentialismEssentialismPerennialism
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWho introduced the Great Books program?George CountsRobert HutchinsJohn DeweyMortimer Adler
- 7. Multiple ChoiceOrganizes around the concerns, curiosity, and real-world experiences of students.existentialismsocial reconstructionismessentialisnprogressivism
- 8. Multiple Choice
Uses lessons that both intellectually and emotionally stir students about the inequities that surround them.
Social Reconstructionist
Essentialist
Perennialist
Progressivist
- 9. Multiple ChoiceHelps children find meaning and direction in their livesSocial ReconstructionismPerennialismProgressivismExistentialism
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich philosophy does the Unites States school system most resemble.ProgressivismPerennialismExistentialismEssentialism
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following educators established Summerhill School in England that emphasized learning by discoveryMaxine GreeneA. S. NeillPaulo FriereJohn Dewey
- 12. Multiple ChoiceMs. Peterson believes that teachers should promote individual learning and should teach the whole child. She also believes that knowledge leads to self-discovery and that instruction should include alternatives and choices, and should require decision making. Ms. Peterson is most likely a(an)perennialistprogressivistexistentialistsocial reconstructionist
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe most prominent of all the proponents of progressivism wasHorace MannJohn DeweyBen FranklinMaria Montessori
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe philosophy that seeks to change society rather than just teach about itExistentialismProgressivismEssentialismSocial Reconstructionism
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich philosophy contends that curriculum is set and unchangingEssentialismExistentialismProgressivismPerennialism
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat enters into every decision a teacher makescurriculum standardsteacher preparationphilosophypersonal integrity
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best defines "philosophy"?"Love of Wisdom"a means of answering fundamental questionsa vibrant way of discovering and expressing ways of being active and actingAll of the above
- 18. Multiple ChoiceA teacher's philosophy of education is all of the following "except"the teacher's love of wisdom regarding teachingan expression of attitudes and actions every day in the classrooma static document that never changesa fluid statement that changes and grows with experience
- 19. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are student-centered approaches to teaching "except"progressivismessentialismsocial reconstructionismexistentialism
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following approaches to teaching is considered teacher-centered?ProgressivismExistentialismPerennialismSocial reconstructionism
- 21. Multiple ChoiceAt Carver Middle School, rules are paramount and are taken very seriously. The curriculum focuses on a traditional core of classes, and the teachers focus heavily on standards and testing. Which philosophy of education is being demonstrated at Carver Middle School?Social reconstructionismProgressivismEssentialismExistentialism
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe writings of Homer, Shakespeare, Melville, and Einstein are an essential component of curriculum in which philosophy of education?PerennialismProgressivismSocial reconstructionismExistentialism
- 23. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are basic principles of social reconstructionism "except"teachers should instill a sense of responsibility for humanitystudents should be involved in social issuesinstruction should be self-pacedcurriculum should emphasize equity
- 24. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are beliefs of progressivists "except"teachers are facilitators and coachesstudents are unique, active, and self-motivatedthe learning environment should be safe for risk-taking and it should be stimulatingthe curriculum should be unchanging with no choices or electives
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