Exploring Educational Philosophies

What is essentialism in education?

• Essentialism promotes a hands-off approach to education.

• Essentialism is an educational philosophy that focuses on teaching essential knowledge and skills through a structured curriculum.

• Essentialism is focused on teaching only advanced topics.

• Essentialism emphasizes creativity over structured learning.

How does perennialism differ from progressivism?

• Perennialism focuses on timeless truths and classical education, while progressivism emphasizes experiential learning and adapting to student needs.

• Perennialism encourages rote memorization, while progressivism advocates for strict discipline in classrooms.

• Perennialism is solely focused on technology in education, whereas progressivism values traditional methods.

• Perennialism promotes only vocational training, while progressivism ignores student interests.

Define existentialism and its impact on education.

• Existentialism is primarily concerned with the study of historical events and their impact on society.

• Existentialism is a philosophical movement focusing on individual existence and freedom, impacting education by promoting student-centered learning and personal responsibility.

• Existentialism promotes rote memorization and standardized testing in education.

• Existentialism is a theory that emphasizes collective identity over individualism.

What are the key principles of behaviorism?

• Emotional intelligence principles

• Key principles of behaviorism include conditioning, reinforcement, punishment, and the focus on observable behavior.

• Social learning concepts

• Cognitive development theories

Explain the concept of constructivism in learning.

• Constructivism emphasizes rote memorization over understanding concepts.

• Constructivism is a method where teachers provide all the answers to students.

• Constructivism is a theory that discourages collaboration among learners.

• Constructivism is a learning theory where learners actively construct their own understanding through experiences and reflection.

What is reconstructionism and its relevance in education?

• Reconstructionism is an outdated educational approach with no relevance today.

• Reconstructionism is a method of teaching that focuses solely on memorization.

• Reconstructionism emphasizes traditional values and discourages social change.

• Reconstructionism is an educational philosophy focused on social change and justice, relevant for fostering critical thinking and civic engagement in students.

What are the policy standards for quality assurance in Philippine higher education?

• Quality assurance is only based on student feedback and not on accreditation.

• The policy standards are determined by individual universities without CHED involvement.

• The policy standards for quality assurance in Philippine higher education are set by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) through accreditation and quality assurance frameworks.

• CHED does not have any role in setting quality assurance standards for higher education.

Identify the factors that guided the curriculum revision in the Philippines.

• Emphasis on rote memorization

• Reduction of educational funding

• Global standards alignment, 21st-century skills integration, K-12 program response, inclusivity and local relevance.

• Focus on traditional teaching methods

What is the Matatag curriculum?

• The Matatag curriculum is an educational framework in the Philippines that emphasizes resilience and holistic development.

• A sports training program for physical education.

• An international educational program for foreign students.

• A curriculum focused solely on academic excellence.

Describe the spiral curriculum model.

• The spiral curriculum model revisits key concepts at increasing levels of complexity over time.

• The model emphasizes a linear progression of topics.

• It introduces new concepts without revisiting previous ones.

• The spiral curriculum model focuses solely on rote memorization.