Chapter 8 - Philosophical Foundations of Education 1-25

Which of the following educators established Summerhill School in England that emphasized learning by discovery

• Maxine Greene
• A. S. Neill
• Paulo Friere
• John Dewey

All the following educators were major proponents of social reconstructionism "except" 

• George Counts
• Maxine Greene
• Paulo Friere
• Ivan Illich

Ms. 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)

• perennialist
• progressivist
• existentialist
• social reconstructionist

The philosophy based on the belief that ideas are the only reliable form of reality is

• romanticism
• idealism
• postmodernism
• existentialism

Proponents of romanticism believe all of the following "except"

• the needs of the individual are more important than the needs of society
• there should be a balance of power among all people
• young children are born good, pure, and full of curosity
• children should be validated with opportunities to explore and manipulate elements of their environment

The most prominent of all the proponents of progressivism was

• Horace Mann
• John Dewey
• Ben Franklin
• Maria Montessori

The philosophy that seeks to change society rather than just teach about it

• Existentialism
• Progressivism
• Essentialism
• Social Reconstructionism

Picking and choosing among the components of several philosophies to create an individual philosophy is referred to as

• an eclectic approach
• decision-making prerogative
• an existential approach
• a multiple-philosophy approach

Which philosophy contends that curriculum is set and unchanging

• Essentialism
• Existentialism
• Progressivism
• Perennialism

What enters into every decision a teacher makes

• curriculum standards
• teacher preparation
• philosophy
• personal integrity