Contemporary Issues of Education

What is the meaning of the term pedagogy?

• the method and practice of teaching

• the communication exchange with parents

• the movement from teaching to administration

• the skill to change a lesson plan for gifted students

_______________ emphasizes the importance of transferring knowledge, information, and skills from the older (wiser) generation to the younger one

• student centered philosophy
• teacher centered philosophy

Which philosophy recommends that students learn from the Great Books? 

• Progressivism
• Existentialism
• Essentialism
• Perennialism

Organizes around the concerns, curiosity, and real-world experiences of students.

• existentialism
• social reconstructionism
• essentialisn
• progressivism

Which philosophy does the Unites States school system most resemble.

• Progressivism
• Perennialism
• Existentialism
• Essentialism

Learning that takes place when students work in groups to discuss and solve problems together.

• Collaborative Learning

• partnership

• apprentice

• active learning

A written summary of a job seeker's employment objectives, experience, education, skills, & personal information.

• perks

• resume

• portfolio

• networking

______________________ is the art or science of teaching; education; instructional methods

• standards

• pedagogy

• certification

• predestination

An academic degree which usually takes four years to earn and is awarded by a college or university.

• master's

• bachelor's

• doctoral

• specialist

An advanced 2-year program completed after attainment of a bachelor's degree.

• doctoral degree

• bachelor's degree

• master's degree

• specialist