Educational Philosophies

Which of the following is the oldest philosophy?

• Progressivism

• Perennialism

• Reconstructionism

• Essentialism

What is the belief of progressivist?

• School should create a better society and worldwide democracy.

• School should focus on taking social action on real problems, such as violence, hunger, and inequality.

• Schools should teach and the core of the curriculum is essential knowledge and skills and academic rigor.

• School should improve the way of life of our citizens through experiencing freedom and democracy in schools.

Why does Progressivist stresses on active experimentation?

• Students can study matter and events systematically.

• Students can be a good leader to the community in future.

• Students can learn better when they make mistakes.

• Students can do whatever they want to do.

Who is the proponent of Progressivism?

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• John Dewey

• Maria Montessori

What ss the role of Perennialist teacher?

• To promote intellectual growth of the students.

• To promote democratic social living.

• To develop the students' rational and moral powers.

• To improve the society.

What are the subjects taught in Essentialism?

• English, Science, History

• Projects, Literature, Economy

• Science, Human Affairs, History

• National issues, French, Mathematics

What are the examples of activities conducted in Traditional Philosophy?

• Group work and project-based

• Homogenous grouping and instructional situations

• Problem based learning and individual task

• Experimentation and instructional situations

In contemporary philosophy, the curriculum is based on _____________.

• Students' level of proficiency

• Students' preferences

• Students' needs or interest.

• Students' learning time

Why do Reconstructionist asks the students to be in the community?

• Become aware of problems confronting humankind.

• Because reconstructionism focuses on active learning.

• To link the issues in smaller community to larger society

• To help the community to solve the problem.

What does it mean by Effective Teachers?

• They facilitate the students

• They address the students' problem

• They provide experiences to students

• They provide good activities for students