Philosophies of Education

Which philosophy believes reform is the aim of education?

• Essentialism

• Perennialism

• Progressivism

• Social reconstructionism

Which philosophy focuses on traditional subjects?

• Behaviorism

• Essentialism

• Progressivism

• Social reconstructionism

Which philosophy focuses on ideas and books that have lasted for centuries?

• Essentialism

• Existentialism

• Perennialism

• Progressivism

Which philosophy views schools as tools to solve social problems?

• Essentialism

• Existentialism

• Progressivism

• Social reconstructionism

Which philosophy believes that subject matter is less important than helping students understand and appreciate themselves?

• Behaviorism

• Essentialism

• Existentialism

• Progressivism

Which philosophy stresses that students should test ideas by active experimentation because learning is rooted in the questions that arise through experience?

• Behaviorism

• Perennialism

• Progressivism

• Social Reconstructionism

Which philosophy believes that learning should be self-paced, self-directed, and include a great deal of individual contact with the teacher?

• Essentialism

• Existentialism

• Progressivism

• Social reconstructionism

Which philosophy promotes a “back-to-basics” approach?

• Behaviorism

• Essentialism

• Existentialism

• Progressivism

Which philosophy focuses on training behavior through rewards and punishments?

• Behaviorism

• Essentialism

• Perennialism

• Social Reconstructionism