Philosophies in Education Quiz

Each teacher's statement of his or her beliefs about teaching and learning.

• Schema

• Manipulative

• Teaching Philosophy

• Teaching Bias

Belief that children should learn the traditional basic subjects thoroughly. Focus is on academic subjects. Teacher lectures/students take notes. Education should preserve society, not change it.

• Essentialism

• Existentialism

• Perennialism

• Progressivism

• Social Reconstructionism

The term for a philosophy that emphasizes the addressing of social questions and a quest to create a better society and worldwide democracy. Focus on instruction about injustices.

• Essentialism

• Existentialism

• Perennialism

• Progressivism

• Social Reconstructionism

The term for belief that teaching students ways of thinking that will secure individual freedoms, human rights, and responsibilities. Goal is to develop rational thought and critical thinking with a focus on "great books" that transcend time.

• Essentialism

• Existentialism

• Perennialism

• Progressivism

• Social Reconstructionism

The term for a philosophy that emphasizes the existence of the individual person as a responsible agent determining their own development through acts of will. Highest priority on students directing their own learning. Small group debating, custom-made activities & learning stations.

• Essentialism

• Existentialism

• Perennialism

• Progressivism

• Social Reconstructionism