Philosophies Of Education

A teacher centered philosophy that adheres the belief that the basic skills of literacy (reading and writing ) as well as subject matter knowledge should be develop in school.

• Progressivism

• Perennialism

• Essentialism

• Idealism

A philosophy that believes people are responsible for their social condition. They have power to take control of their lives, improve human conditions.

• Progressivism

• Realism

• Existentialism

• Social Reconstructionism

_____ maintain that classrooms should be oriented toward the teacher, who should serve as an intellectual and moral role model for the students. 

• Essentialist
• Perennialist
• Progressivist
• Existentialist

Kelly's lessons are intellectually informing and emotionally stirs the class about inequities that surround them, interest and abilities, this is typical in a _____ school.

• Perennialist
• Social Reconstructionism
• Progressivist
• Existentialist

Student centered classroom; subject matter takes second place to helping students determine and appreciate themselves as unique individuals.

• Existentialist
• Social Reconstructionist
• Perennialist
• Essentialist

Asserts that knowledge can not be handed from the teacher to the student but must be constructed by each learner through a constant flow of information.

• Constructivism

• Behaviorism

• Scaffolding

• Psychology

Student centered classrooms; computer simulations, field trips and interactive websites on the Internet offer realistic learning challenges.

• Progressivism
• Essentialism
• Social Reconstructionism
• Existentialism

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

Teacher centered classroom; lectures are rare in this school and great books are the center of study.

• Perennialist

• Pragmatist

• Progressivist

• Existentialist