Philosophies of Education Quiz 2

Which philosophy of education emphasizes the importance of teaching students the essential knowledge and skills they need to succeed in life?

• Essentialism

• Perennialism

• Progressivism

• Reconstructionism

Which philosophy of education emphasizes the importance of teaching students timeless truths and values?

• Essentialism

• Perennialism

• Progressivism

• Existentialism

Which philosophy of education emphasizes the importance of meeting the needs of the individual child?

• Progressivism

• Reconstructionism

• Existentialism

• Perennialism

Which philosophy of education aims to create a more just and equitable society?

• Reconstructionism

• Essentialism

• Progressivism

• Existentialism

Which philosophy of education emphasizes the importance of helping students to develop their own unique identities and to live authentic lives?

• Existentialism

• Perennialism

• Progressivism

• Essentialism

Which philosophy of education believes in a core body of knowledge that all students should learn?

• Essentialism

• Perennialism

• Progressivism

• Reconstructionism

Which philosophy of education believes in teaching students about social problems and developing their skills to solve them?

• Reconstructionism

• Essentialism

• Progressivism

• Existentialism

Which philosophy of education believes in encouraging students to question the meaning of life and make their own choices?

• Existentialism

• Perennialism

• Progressivism

• Essentialism

Which philosophy of education believes in teaching students through active exploration and hands-on learning?

• Progressivism

• Reconstructionism

• Existentialism

• Perennialism

Which philosophy of education believes in teaching students universal and unchanging knowledge?

• Perennialism

• Essentialism

• Progressivism

• Existentialism