Unit 2 History of Education

What was the purpose of establishing elementary education?

• To promote advanced research

• To provide vocational training

• To improve literacy rates

• To preserve cultural heritage

How do writing systems contribute to the establishment of schools?

• By facilitating communication between teachers and students

• By enabling the documentation of knowledge

• By promoting artistic expression

• By establishing schools to learn to write

What type of learning is emphasized in schools in the 2020s?

• Memorization

• Skills learning

• Mastery competition

• Project-based learning

What is the etymology of the word 'education' and how does it relate to its meaning?

• It comes from the Latin word "educare," meaning "to lead forth," highlighting guidance and development.

• It originates from the Greek word "edu," meaning "to teach," emphasizing instruction.

• It derives from the Sanskrit word "educa," meaning "to enlighten," stressing knowledge acquisition.

• It stems from the Arabic word "adab," meaning "to cultivate," emphasizing cultural refinement.

What does the word 'liberal' mean in the context of a liberal arts education?

• Focused on political liberalism

• Emphasizing freedom and broad knowledge

• Centered on economic liberalism

• Prioritizing social justice

What is the etymology of the word 'class' as used in the context of education?

• It originates from the Latin word "classis," meaning "a division or group," highlighting categorization.

• It derives from the Greek word "klasis," meaning "to assemble," emphasizing collective learning.

• It comes from the Old English word "claes," meaning "knowledge," stressing scholarly pursuits.

• It stems from the French word "classe," meaning "a rank or order," emphasizing hierarchy.

What was the main reason for the emergence of universities in the middle ages?

• To develop skills to run the churches

• To preserve ancient texts

• To facilitate trade and commerce

• To foster intellectual inquiry and scholarship

What are the four main philosophies of education?

• Pragmatism, Existentialism, Nihilism, Idealism

• Behaviorism, Constructivism, Humanism, Critical Pedagogy

• Empiricism, Rationalism, Skepticism, Absolutism

• Progressivism, Essentialism, Perennialism, Reconstructionism

Which philosophy believes in working together with teachers and students to solve problems in society?

• Essentialism

• Progressivism

• Perennialism

• Reconstructionism

What caused unequal funding for schools?

• Property Taxes

• Student enrollment

• Government policies

• Parental involvement