Intro to Ed Ch. 2 Flashcard

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According to the Schooling vs. Education comparison chart, which of the following should be considered a characteristic of education? Many social requirements, Time as its engine, Novel, random, and unplanned, Facts and information to be absorbed

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Novel, random, and unplanned

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"Schooling" is most generally defined as a(n):

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specific, formalized process aimed mostly at the young.

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A social reconstructionist believes that:

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the young are agents of change.

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Paulo Freire was a(n): acculturist, social reconstructionist, economic reconstructionist, globalist.

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social reconstructionist.

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Jacques Barzun emphasized which purposes of schools?

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Intellectual purposes

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Socialization is an important element of schooling. Socialization helps children learn how to: succeed academically, become productive members of society, pursue their own interests, become more popular.

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become productive members of society.

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According to the authors, which of the following is the best definition of “education”? A technical proficiency that allows one to maneuver through the world, A continual growth process in which a person gains greater understanding about themself and the world, Extensive knowledge of several discrete areas that allows one to become a productive member of society, A formal process of instruction and learning by which one learns to read, write, compute, problem-solve, and think critically about issues

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A formal process of instruction and learning by which one learns to read, write, compute, problem-solve, and think critically about issues

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What is the most common reason why people might have different definitions of “school”?

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Individual experiences affect one’s conception of school.

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Why are schools considered cultures?

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Individuals share beliefs, values, and traditions.

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According to the chapter, an “effective” school: encourages citizenship and democratic traditions.

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encourages citizenship and democratic traditions.