Educational Theories and Practices Quiz

Which is NOT TRUE of social reconstructivists?

• Use of problem-solving

• Study of the Great Books

• School as an agent of change

• Introduce a new society

Which teaching practice goes ‘with the “banking system of education which was contrary to Paulo Freire’s educational thought?

• Rote memorization

• Project-based learning

• Problem-based learning

• Community of inquiry

For which teaching will social reconstructivists be?

• Stress on isolationism

• Inequality and inequity as normal for an international society

• Building of an interdependent world that is international in scope

• Narrow concept of nationalism

Why is Spencer’s educational thought described as utilitarian?

• He emphasized vocational and professional education based on scientific and practical

• He stressed general educational goals associated with humanistic and classical education.

• He stressed a balance of specialized and general education in the curriculum

• He eliminated the vocational and professional education component of the curriculum.

For which educational practice was John Dewey?

• Problem-solving

• Banking method

• Emphasis on the Humanities

• The teaching of the Classics

Which of the following describes the overall theme of Primitive Education?

• Education for survival, conformity, and self-preservation

• Education for the preservation of culture and social stability

• Education for Development of Individuality

• Education for utilitarianism

Education is a function of society. What does This imply?

I. Citizens are taught what society considered most important

II. Society determines the curriculum to be taught

III. those in education taught what they believed should be taught regardless of society’s need

• I ONLY

• I AND II

• II AND III

• II ONLY

Schools are tasked with socialization. Which is the correct explanation for socialization?

• Developing the young to become socialite

• Learning the roles, statuses, and values necessary for participation in society

• Developing speaking and relating skills

• Developing the socialite to remain forever young.

Complete an analogy Athenian education: well-Gunded development of individuals, Spartan education

• To cultivate civic responsibility and identity with the city-state

• To strengthen patriotism

• To develop soldiers and military leaders

• To develop camaraderie

Which among the choices does NOT belong to the educational questions sought to answer by Greeks and Romans?

• What is true, good, and beautiful?

• What models should education use in preparing good citizens?

• How should education respond to social, economic, and political change?

• How do we maintain the holy covenant made to God by His people?