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PRED 2103 CHAPTER 1

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

John Locke believed that political order should be based upon:

a)

Divine right of kings

b)

Hereditary monarchy

c)

contract between the people and the government

d)

Military power

2.

What does Paulo Freire emphasize about the role of students in the learning process?

a)

Students should passively receive information from teachers

b)

Students should actively think critically and question information

c)

Students should conform to societal norms without questioning

d)

Students should only learn from traditional sources

3.

How does Paulo Freire's perspective differ from the "banking" model of education?

a)

Freire supports the banking model of education

b)

Freire believes that students should memorize information

c)

Freire thinks the banking model is the best way to learn

d)

Freire rejects the banking model and sees learning as inquiry

4.

What is the primary focus of critical pedagogy, as advocated by Paulo Freire?

a)

Transmitting established knowledge to students

b)

Encouraging memorization and repetition

c)

Teaching students to think critically and question information

d)

Promoting conformity to societal norms

5.

According to Paulo Freire, what is the role of education in overcoming oppression?

a)

Education perpetuates oppression and should be avoided

b)

Education is neutral and does not affect societal systems

c)

Education is a means to resist oppression and improve human conditions

d)

Education enforces oppression and should be reformed

6.

How does Paulo Freire view the relationship between teaching and learning?

a)

Teaching and learning are processes of inquiry and invention

b)

Teaching involves depositing information into students' minds

c)

Teaching requires strict adherence to a set curriculum

d)

Learning is a passive process of receiving knowledge

7.

What is the primary goal of a "truly human education" according to social reconstructionists?

a)

Transmitting dominant social values to students

b)

Focusing on technological advancements in education

c)

Creating a world order where people control their destiny

d)

Enhancing individual success and achievement

8.

What is the perspective of social reconstructionists on the quality of education?

a)

Education should be a privilege for a select few

b)

Education is a right for all citizens regardless of social status

c)

Education should focus on individual success and competition

d)

Education should emphasize traditional values and culture

9.

According to Theodore Brameld, what is the main issue in society's adaptation to a technological era?

a)

A gap between cultural values and technological advancements

b)

The absence of organized education systems

c)

The failure to embrace traditional values

d)

A lack of resources for agricultural practices

10.

How does George Counts view the relationship between material progress and ethical values? A) B) C) D)

a)

Ethical values always progress at a faster pace than material advancements

b)

Ethical values tend to lag behind material progress

c)

Material progress and ethical values are unrelated

d)

Material progress is hindered by the rapid development of ethical values

11.

What teaching methodology does George Counts advocate for?

a)

Problem-solving methodology with socially significant content

b)

Rote memorization and standardized testing

c)

Lecture-based instruction with limited student interaction

d)

Authoritarian teaching focused on preserving traditions

12.

What is the role of schools in social reconstructionism, as per Brameld's philosophy?

a)

Focusing solely on technological advancements in education

b)

Critically examining and resolving cultural conflicts to build a new society

c)

Maintaining the existing social and educational status quo

d)

Transmitting traditional values to the next generation

13.

According to John Locke, who should establish government and select political leaders?

a)

Aristocrats

b)

Religious leaders

c)

Foreign diplomats

d)

The people themselves

14.

What values does the school encourage according to Dewey?

a)

Segregation and isolation of individuals

b)

Fixed and unchanging beliefs

c)

Exclusivity and hierarchy among students

d)

Shared values, cooperation, and democracy

15.

According to Spencer, why should curriculum emphasize practical, utilitarian, and scientific subjects?

a)

To encourage rote learning among students

b)

To prioritize humanistic and classical education

c)

To help individuals earn a living and master their environment

d)

To discourage vocational and professional education

16.

Why is the school considered a democratic institution in Dewey's perspective?

a)

It encourages critical inquiry and open dialogue

b)

It imposes fixed values without question

c)

It segregates students based on their beliefs

d)

It enforces authoritarian teaching methods

17.

What did John Locke emphasize regarding the education of individuals?

a)

People should be educated to govern themselves intelligently and responsibly

b)

Education should focus on memorizing the Great Books

c)

Aristocrats should be the primary educators

d)

Education should promote passive learning

18.

According to George Counts, why should schools ally themselves with groups that want to change society?

a)

To enforce the status quo and preserve traditional values

b)

To maintain a focus on eternal truths in education

c)

To cope with social changes arising from technology

d)

To isolate students from real-world issues

19.

What does Spencer warn against in terms of specialization in education?

a)

He advises a balance between specialized and general knowledge

b)

He warns against any form of specialized knowledge

c)

He advocates for extreme specialization in every field

d)

He suggests that superficial knowledge is preferable to deep specialization

20.

What does George Counts mean by the term "cultural lag"?

a)

The time delay between school curriculum changes and societal shifts

b)

The gap between material progress and social institutions and ethical values

c)

The rapid advancement of technology in modern education

d)

The conflicts arising from traditional teaching methods

21.

ccording to George Counts, what role should teachers play in society?

a)

Teachers should only follow societal changes, not lead them

b)

Teachers should remain neutral on controversial issues

c)

Teachers should be agents of change and make important decisions

d)

Teachers should avoid addressing economics, politics, and morality

22.

According to John Locke, what is the role of learners in education?

a)

Learners should passively absorb knowledge from teachers

b)

Learners should interact with concrete experiences and reflect on them

c)

Learners should focus solely on theoretical concepts

d)

Learners should memorize historical events

23.

According to Spencer's educational philosophy, what is the role of individual competition in society?

a)

It promotes uniform societal systems

b)

It leads to the survival and progress of the fittest individuals

c)

It has no impact on societal development

d)

It hinders social progress and unity

24.

What is the social dimension of education according to John Locke?

a)

Education should involve citizens actively and intelligently participating in establishing their government

b)

Education should ensure that people follow religious teachings

c)

Education should emphasize rote memorization of facts

d)

Education should focus on producing skilled workers for the economy

25.

What is the primary focus of Spencer's approach to education?

a)

Rote learning and memorization of facts

b)

Encouraging superficial knowledge in various fields

c)

Nurturing a whole-child approach and socio-emotional learning

d)

Prioritizing specialized education over general education

26.

Spencer's concept of "survival of the fittest" suggests that:

a)

Human progress is achieved through uniform societal systems

b)

Specialized education should be avoided in favor of general education

c)

Social progress is driven by individual competition and the success of the most suitable

d)

Humanistic and classical education are the only paths to societal advancement

27.

According to Dewey, why is the school considered a special environment?

a)

It isolates students from society for focused learning

b)

It simplifies and purifies society's experiences for children's understanding

c)

It is an exclusive space for teachers to conduct research

d)

It is a controlled environment for testing scientific theories

28.

What is the primary purpose of education, according to Dewey?

a)

To transmit past ideas and discoveries to future generations

b)

To segregate people based on their beliefs and values

c)

To contribute to personal and social growth of individuals

d)

To create a standardized society with fixed values

29.

How does Dewey's educational theory approach learning through the scientific method?

a)

By focusing solely on historical cultural heritage

b)

By allowing learners to freely inquire and test ideas

c)

By providing pre-determined solutions to problems

d)

By emphasizing rote memorization of facts

30.

What is the primary focus of social reconstructionism in education?

a)

Transmitting traditional values to future generations

b)

Preparing students for careers in agriculture and rural living

c)

Promoting individual success in an urban and technological world

d)

Critically examining and reforming society through education