Prof ed 12 q1

What is the etymological origin of the word "philosophy"?

• "philos" meaning wisdom and "sophia" meaning love

• "philo" meaning knowledge and "sophia" meaning wisdom

• phila" meaning virtue and "sophos" meaning intelligence

• "phi" meaning deep and "los" meaning thought

What is Philosophy of Education?

• The perspective or orientation of teachers in their teaching profession

• The assessment of students' academic performance

• The analysis of educational policies

• The study of historical events in education

Naturalism is the oldest philosophy that believes that _____is the aggregate of physical objects.

• thoughts

• behavior

• change

• nature

Which philosophy believes that objects exist independently of the mind?

• behaviorism

• idealism

• perennialism

• realism

What is the primary emphasis of a content-centered educational philosophy?

• Individual values and experiences

• Academic and theoretical orientation

• Social goals external to the individual

• Teachers' personal preferences

What is the core belief of supporter of learner-centered philosophy regarding individual learners?

• Emphasizing societal conditions over personal growth

• Recognizing the value of the individual learner

• Forcing learners to conform to a fixed curriculum

• Prioritizing the attainment of social goals over personal interests

Which philosophy believes that change is a proof of learning?

• behaviorism

• idealism

• perennialism

• realism

What is the core philosophy of humanism?

• Emphasizing rote memorization

• Focusing solely on academic achievement

• Recognizing the importance of holistic learning

• Prioritizing standardized testing

Which philosophy is the act of knowing that takes place in the mind?

• behaviorism

• idealism

• perennialism

• realism

Which philosophy believes that an idea must be test, practice, or use?

• pragmatism

• essentialism

• perennialism

• instrumentalism