G3-Quiz-Philosophies of Education

Which Pragmatic philosopher came up with the "Pragmatic Theory of Truth"?

• Charles Sanders Peirce

• William James

• John Dewey

The interest of the child will develop by merging __________ and ___________ together.

• play and search

• play and ask

• play and work

Philosophy that emphasizes the subjectivity of human experience.

• Social Reconstructionism

• Existentialism

• Pragmatism

He is known to be the "Father of Pragmatism" in education.

• Charles S. Pierce

• John Dewey

• F.B. Skinner

Pragmatism in education is centered around ______________

• the child's interests, experiences and needs

• the child's health, well-being and satisfaction

• the child's mind, ideas and intellect

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

• Existentialist

• Behaviorist

• Pragmatist

Which is the most widely accepted method of education, according to the pragmatists?

• Lecturing by the teacher.

• Leaving the child free to learn.

• Learning by doing.

In this philosophy, the role of a teacher is to initiates the act of education and influences the lives of his learners throughout his own life.

• Pragmatism

• Existentialism

• Behaviorism

According to behaviorism, learning...

• is the acquisition of new behavior

• involves the acquisition and reorganization of cognitive structures

• is search for meeting

Where could we see behaviorism applied?

• Potty training children

• Receiving a promotion at work

• Teaching tricks to pets

• All of the above