EDUC 60-ONLINE QUIZ

Which philosopher is known for the concept of "tabula rasa," suggesting that the mind is a blank slate at birth and knowledge comes through experience?

• John Dewey

• John Locke

• Herbert Spencer

• Paulo Freire

Herbert Spencer advocated for an education primarily focused on subjects that lead to self-preservation and vocational efficiency, linking his views to which broader concept?

• Existentialism

• Social Darwinism

• Progressivism

• Perennialism

John Dewey's philosophy, Pragmatism/Progressivism, strongly advocates for a curriculum centered on:

• The Great Books of Western civilization.

• Rote memorization and strict discipline.

• Experiential learning and problem-solving.

• Preparation for a predetermined social role.

The educational philosophy of Social Reconstructionism, prominently advocated by Theodore Brameld and George Counts, argues that the primary role of the school is to:

• Preserve the cultural heritage and status quo.

• Focus solely on the individual's self-actualization.

• Critically examine society and become an agent of social change and reform.

• Transmit universal, unchanging truths.

George Counts's famous challenge, "Dare the school build a new social order?", is a direct endorsement of which educational perspective?

• Essentialism

• Perennialism

• Social Reconstructionism

• Critical Pedagogy

Paulo Freire is most closely associated with Critical Pedagogy, which views traditional teaching methods as a form of oppression called:

• Utilitarian Education

• Problem-Posing Education

• "Banking" Education

• Socratic Method

Which of the following would a follower of John Locke likely prioritize in early childhood education?

• Intensive study of Latin and Greek classics.

• Moral training and habit formation through gentle guidance.

• Direct immersion in industrial labor.

• Self-directed, non-structured play.

Theodore Brameld emphasized the need for education to focus on world crisis and a clear design for a future culture. This highlights the philosophy’s concern with:

• Metaphysics

• Epistemology

• Teleology (aims)

• Axiology (values)

The utilitarian view of education, emphasizing practical and scientific subjects to prepare individuals for complete living, is a cornerstone of whose philosophy?

• John Dewey

• John Locke

• Herbert Spencer

• George Counts

In Freire's thought, the teacher and students are co-learners, engaging in a dialogue to examine their reality. This is known as:

• Tabula Rasa

• Survival of the Fittest

• Problem-Posing Education

• Social Efficiency