Foundations of Curriculum

Which philosophy contends that curriculum is set and unchanging

• Perennialism

• Progressivism

• Essentialism

• Reconstructionism

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

• Existentialism

• Essentialism

• Reconstructionism

• Progressivism

Which philosophy is least likely to give students choices?

• Perennialism

• Existentialism

• Reconstructionism

• 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

What is essentialism?

• Present and future educational landscape

• Teachers are sole authorities in the subject area

• Back to basics, Excellence in education, cultural literacy

• Use of great books

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

• Reconstructionism

• Perennialism

• Existentialism

• Progressivism

Which philosophy is the basis for the development of essential skills like reading, writing and arithmetic?

• Progressivism

• Reconstructionism

• Essentialism

• Perennialism

Which school of thought strengthen the belief that the means and ends of education must be completely refashioned to meet the demands of the present cultural crisis.

• existentialism

• essentialism

• progressivism

• reconstructionism

Which of the following statement expresses perrenialism?

• Anything consist with nature is valuable

• Experiencing determines knowledge

• Act of knowledge takes place in the mind

• Goodness is to be found in rationality itself

The belief which emphasizes that human beings are capable of improving and perfecting their environment belongs to:

• Perrenialism

• Reconstructionism

• Progressivism

• Essentialism