PROF ED 2 - Essentialism, Constructivism, & Behaviorism

What is the definition of teaching philosophy?

• A set of beliefs and principles that guide an educator's approach to teaching and learning.

• A teaching philosophy is a specific teaching method used by educators.

• Teaching philosophy refers to the study of teaching techniques and strategies.

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  A teaching philosophy is a document that outlines an educator's career goals.

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

• Behaviorism

• Essentialism

• Progressivism

• Constructivism

Which of the following presents the 4Rs?

• Reading, Writing, Recalling, Right Conduct

• Ranking, Writing, Recalling, Right Conduct

• Reading, Reviewing, Recalling, Reciting

• Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Right Conduct

In essentialism, the teacher is considered as a "_________ of information".

What is a key characteristic of a teacher-centered classroom?

• Student-led discussions

• Teacher as the authority figure

• Flexible curriculum

• Emphasis on group projects

Which educational philosophy focuses on developing intrinsically motivated and  independent learners?

• Essentialism

• Constructivism

• Progressivism

• Behaviorism

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding constructivism?

• Curriculum should emphasize on the traditional  disciplines such as math, natural science, history,  grammar, literature.

• The teacher cannot impose meaning; students make meaning of what they are  taught.

• Learners produce knowledge based on their experiences

• The classroom is not a place where knowledge is poured into the empty minds of students.

In a constructivist classroom, the role of the teacher is a ___________.

Which of the following statement is rooted in behaviorism?

• Schools should stress on  the teaching of basic  skills.

• Learners produce knowledge based on their experiences.

• Human beings are shaped by their  environment.

• Schools must develop students’ capacity to  reason by stressing on the humanities.
  

How do behaviorist teachers teach?

• They arrange environmental conditions so that students can  make the responses to stimuli.

• They use techniques like guided practice, where students receive immediate feedback and correction

• ✔Provide students with data or experiences  that  allow them to hypothesize, predict, manipulate objects,  pose questions, research, investigate, imagine, and  invent.

• The students would learn passively by sitting in their desks and listening to the teacher.