Philosophy of Education

Which of the following is NOT one of the five philosophies?

• Progressivism
• Existentialism
• Careerism
• Social Reconstructionism

_______________ emphasizes the importance of transferring knowledge, information, and skills from the older (wiser) generation to the younger one

• student centered philosophy
• teacher centered philosophy

In teacher centered philosophy the teachers role is to  __________.

• keep the students happy
• focus on students individual needs, contemporary relevance, and prepare students for a changing time
• assert their dominance in the teacher- student relationship and teach whatever intrest them
• instill respect for authority, perseverance, duty, consideration, and practicality.

What approach does essentialism believe in?

• back-to-basics
• pragmatism
• scaffolding
• behaviorism

Which philosophy recommends that students learn from the Great Books? 

• Progressivism
• Existentialism
• Essentialism
• Perennialism

Who introduced the Great Books program?

• George Counts
• Robert Hutchins
• John Dewey
• Mortimer Adler

Organizes around the concerns, curiosity, and real-world experiences of students.

• existentialism
• social reconstructionism
• essentialisn
• progressivism

Uses lessons that both intellectually and emotionally stir students about the inequities that surround them.

• Social Reconstructionist

• Essentialist

• Perennialist

• Progressivist

Helps children find meaning and direction in their lives

• Social Reconstructionism
• Perennialism
• Progressivism
• Existentialism

Which philosophy does the Unites States school system most resemble.

• Progressivism
• Perennialism
• Existentialism
• Essentialism