Essentialism Quiz

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

What approach does Essentialist bleached in

• Back to basic

• Pracmatism

• Scafolding

• Behaviorism

Which philosophy recommends that students learn from the Great Books?

• Progressivism

• Existentialism

• Essentialism

• Perennialism

Which philosophy does the Unites States school system most resemble.

• Progressivism

• Perennialism

• Existentialism

• Essentialism

Ali has to take core classes and she is able to choose a few electives, this is typical in a _____ school.

• Essentialist

• Perennialist

• Progressivist

• Existentialist

The Department of Education gives greater emphasis on the development of basic skills. What is the philosophical basis for this?

• Existentialism

• Essentialism

• Perennialism

• Pragmatism

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

• Social Reconstructionist

• Essentialist

• Perennialist

• Progressivist

Teachers must reflect on societal values in order to target student learning and behavior effectively.

• True

• False

Schools need to teach analytical skills to help students determine society's direction.

• True

• False