Philosophical Foundations of Education Quiz #1

 The philosophy based on the belief that ideas are the only reliable form of reality is

• postmodernism

• existentialism

• realism

• idealism

The philosophy that seeks to change society rather than just teach about it

• Essentialism

• Social Reconstructionism

• Existentialism

• Progressivism

Which philosophy contends that curriculum is set and unchanging

• Perennialism

• Progressivism

• Essentialism

• Existentialism

Which philosophy contends that curriculum is set and unchanging

• Existentialism

• Essentialism

• Progressivism

• Perennialism

Which philosophy is least likely to initiate service learning

• Social reconstructionism

• Progressivism

• Existentialism

• Essentialism

Which philosophy is least likely to give students choices?

• Perennialism

• Existentialism

• Social reconstructionism

• Progressivism

Which of the following best defines "philosophy"?

• "Love of Wisdom"

• a means of answering fundamental questions

• a vibrant way of discovering and expressing ways of being active and acting

• All of the above

Which philosophy says that education is more than preparation for life, it's life itself?

• Existentialism

• Essentialism

• Social reconstructionism

• Progressivism

Which of the following approaches to teaching is considered teacher-centered?

• Social reconstructionism

• Perennialism

• Existentialism

• Progressivism

 All of the following are beliefs of progressivists "except"

• the curriculum should be unchanging with no choices or electives

• the learning environment should be safe for risk-taking and it should be stimulating

• teachers are facilitators and coaches

• students are unique, active, and self-motivated