Philosophy of Education

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

• Progressivism
• Existentialism
• Careerism
• Social Reconstructionism

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

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

• existentialism
• social reconstructionism
• essentialisn
• progressivism

Uses lessons that both intellectually and emotionsally 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 of the following is NOT one of the three legendary figures of classical western philosophy?

• Plato
• Epicurus
• Socrates
• Aristotle

Identify the false statement

• Epistemology examines the nature and origin of human knowledge.
• Materialism is when philosophers only assert the existence of the physical.
• Political philosophy analyzes creativity of the past and present .
• Rationalism emphasizes the power of reason.

Which philosophy does the Unites States school system most resemble.

• Progressivism
• Perennialism
• Existentialism
• Essentialism

What does Philosophy mean?

• The love of education

• The love of wisdom

• To be kind to your brother

• To be smarter than one's friends