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MOED7023 Philosophy of Education Q1

Total questions: 82

Worksheet time: 42mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the main focus of the first part of Emile?

a)

The importance of natural education

b)

The education of young men

c)

The education of girls

d)

The development of the child's senses and physical abilities

2.

According to Rousseau, why should children be allowed to learn at their own pace and in their own way?

a)

To stifle their natural curiosity

b)

To nurture their natural curiosity

c)

To impose a standardized education

d)

To encourage competition among students

3.

What did Rousseau believe about the individual needs of each child?

a)

There is a one-size-fits-all approach to education

b)

Teachers should be inflexible and unresponsive

c)

Education should be tailored to the individual needs of the child

d)

Children should not be allowed to question authority

4.

According to Rousseau, what is the importance of moral education?

a)

It is not important, only intellectual education matters

b)

It is just as important as intellectual education

c)

Children should not be taught to think critically

d)

Children should not be taught to be kind and compassionate

5.

What did Rousseau believe about the education of girls?

a)

They should be educated differently than boys

b)

They should be educated in a separate school

c)

They should receive the same education as boys

d)

They should not be educated at all

6.

According to Rousseau, what should education prepare students for?

a)

Life in an authoritarian society

b)

Life as passive citizens

c)

Life in a free society

d)

Life without any civic responsibilities

7.

J. J. Rousseau religious and moral education should be given when the child is .....................

a)

0-5 years

b)

5-12 years

c)

12-15 years

d)

15 years and above

8.

J. J. Rousseau believes that education should be ..................................

a)

in nature with natural experiences

b)

in formal schools with structured curriculum

c)

in formal schools with flexible curriculum

d)

in home with parents

9.

J. J. Rousseau believes that education should be based on ..................

a)

child's own interests and needs

b)

nation's needs

c)

parents' needs and interests

10.

J. J. Rousseau proposed that there shouldn't be formal education until the age of 12.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Kant believed there were two worlds; our bodies and this other world.

a)

internal

b)

external

c)

beastly

d)

evil

e)

unfair

12.

According to Kant, in order for something to exist it must be:

a)

determinable in height

b)

determinable in pounds

c)

determinable in time

d)

determinable in stature

e)

determinable in beauty

13.

Kant argues that time is only ever experienced by us indirectly (166). His reason for stating this is:

a)

we can only experience time in our dreams

b)

we can only experience time through things in the world that do not move or change

c)

we can only experience time through numbers on a clock face

d)

we can only experience time through things in the world that move or change, like a clock or our age

14.

Why the word "now" impossible to use when trying to directly describe one's current consciousness, that is, what one is thinking about at this exact moment? (166)

a)

our minds do not exist

b)

our minds are not attached to our body

c)

our thoughts are always changing from one moment to the next

d)

our thoughts stay the same every single second and never change

e)

none of the above

15.

Kant split knowledge in two: intuitions and concepts. He described these as...

a)

that which is gained from direct sensibility of the world and that which come indirectly from our understanding

b)

that which we taste and that which we see

c)

that which we know and that which we do not know

d)

that which is heard and that which is taught

16.

Understanding according to Kant is our ability to have and use those things.

a)

FALSE

b)

TRUE

17.

What were John Locke's 3 natural rights?

a)

Life, Liberty, pursuit of happiness

b)

Live, Laugh, Love

c)

Life, Liberty, Property

d)

Life, Speech, Religion

18.

Children were born naturally good and it is essential to always prevent their corruption by society.

a)

Locke

b)

Rousseau

19.

Coercing religious uniformity leads to far more social disorder than allowing diversity.

a)

Locke

b)

Rousseau

20.

Latin, Greek, music and poetry are 'useless subjects’.

a)

Locke

b)

Rousseau

21.

Education should be child-centered.

a)

Locke

b)

Rousseau

22.

Education was absolutely crucial to how people turn out.

a)

Locke

b)

Rousseau

23.

Who argued the social contract theory?

a)

Rousseau

b)

Locke

c)

Jefferson

d)

Wollstonecraft

24.

John Dewey is known as the modern father of....

a)

democracy

b)

experiential education

c)

social learning

25.

Education process starts at...

a)

the end

b)

the first

c)

birth

26.

according to Dewey: Knowledge should be carried to...

a)

the past experience

b)

the future experience

c)

the present experience

27.

Dewey believe that school is primarily a.....

a)

life it self

b)

social institution

c)

real experience

28.

Dewey view education as continuing reconstruction of experience

a)

True

b)

False

29.

according to Dewey: teacher should have a passive role in the learning process.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Learning subjects like, Science and Literature is more important than child's own social activities

a)

True

b)

False

31.

According to Friere, a student should be an active participant in the learning process.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

What can teachers do to to give students a voice?

a)

find relatable texts

b)

have students write their "story"

c)

include opinion based questions

d)

all of the above

33.

How can teachers implement strategies that embrace critical pedagogy in the classroom?

a)

challenge dominant narratives

b)

avoid "one size fits all" assessments

c)

encourage activism

d)

all of the above

34.

John Dewey is known as the modern father of....

a)

democracy

b)

experiential education

c)

social learning

35.
Kohlberg was concerned with what type of development?
a)
Cognitive
b)
Social
c)
Moral
d)
Physical
36.
Parenting style were the child and parents work together on setting boundaries and rules
a)
Authoritarian
b)
Democratic/Authoritative
c)
Permissive/Laisse-faire
d)
Uninvolved
37.
Piaget was concerned with what type of development?
a)
Cognitive
b)
Physical
c)
Moral
d)
Social
38.
Children of theses parents often struggle to make their own decsions when outside of the home
a)
Authoritarian
b)
Democratic or Authoritative
c)
Permissive/Laissez
d)
Uninvolved
39.

According to Immanuel Kant, what is the purpose of education?

a)

To develop critical thinking skills

b)

To help students become free and autonomous individuals

c)

To expose children to nature

d)

To prepare students for life in a democratic society

40.

What did John Locke believe about the mind at birth?

a)

It is influenced by society

b)

It is influenced by nature

c)

It is filled with innate knowledge

d)

It is a blank slate

41.

According to Jean-Jacques Rousseau, how should education focus on developing the student?

a)

By promoting dialogue and liberation

b)

By developing critical thinking skills

c)

By allowing children to learn at their own pace

d)

By emphasizing social justice

42.

What did John Dewey believe about education?

a)

It should focus on developing the student's natural potential

b)

It should be based on observation of children

c)

It should be a practical and hands-on experience

d)

It should be used to help oppressed people

43.

What did Paulo Freire emphasize in his critical pedagogy?

a)

The importance of social justice

b)

The importance of preparing students for life in a democratic society

c)

The importance of developing critical thinking skills

d)

The importance of dialogue and liberation

44.

Who developed a theory of moral development?

a)

Immanuel Kant

b)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

c)

John Locke

d)

Lawrence Kohlberg

45.

What did Maria Montessori believe about children's learning?

a)

They learn best when involved in their learning process

b)

They learn best when allowed to explore and learn at their own pace

c)

They learn best when exposed to nature

d)

They learn best through active engagement with their environment

46.

Who developed the Socratic method?

a)

Plato

b)

Aristotle

c)

Socrates

d)

Pythagoras

47.

What is the main purpose of the Socratic method?

a)

To give the correct answer

b)

To stimulate critical thinking

c)

To memorize information

d)

To promote group discussions

48.

How does the Socratic method help students understand a topic?

a)

By providing all the answers

b)

By asking follow-up questions

c)

By giving lectures

d)

By conducting experiments

49.

Where is the Socratic method commonly used?

a)

Engineering schools

b)

Art schools

c)

Law schools

d)

Medical schools

50.

In what other contexts is the Socratic method used?

a)

Cooking classes

b)

Business training

c)

Sports coaching

d)

Music lessons

51.

What is Socratic Method of Questioning?

a)

Seek to find the truth

b)

Understand underlying assumptions and beliefs

c)

Disciplined Questioning to examine our thoughts more carefully

d)

All of the above

52.

Socratic questioning promote

a)

Critical thinking & collaboration

b)

The analysis of multiple ideas on a common subject.

c)

The understanding of various points of view.

d)

All of the above

53.

Socrates engaged his students by responding to questions with

a)

answers

b)

questions

54.

"What are the consequences of that assumption?" Which types of Socratic Questions this question belonged to?

a)

Question about the question.

b)

Question that probe reasons and evidence.

c)

Question that probe implications and consequences.

d)

Question about viewpoints and Perspectives.

55.

The Socratic method is effective in education.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

What is Socratic Method?

a)

teaching through question-asking

b)

teaching through songs and dances

c)

teaching through models and simulations

57.

How did Socrates teach the people from Athens?

a)

 through lecturing

b)

 through asking questions

c)

through experimentations

58.

According to Immanuel Kant, what is the purpose of education?

a)

To develop critical thinking skills

b)

To help students become free and autonomous individuals

c)

To expose children to nature

d)

To prepare students for life in a democratic society

59.

What did John Locke believe about the mind at birth?

a)

It is influenced by society

b)

It is influenced by nature

c)

It is filled with innate knowledge

d)

It is a blank slate

60.

According to Jean-Jacques Rousseau, how should education focus on developing the student?

a)

By promoting dialogue and liberation

b)

By developing critical thinking skills

c)

By allowing children to learn at their own pace

d)

By emphasizing social justice

61.

What did John Dewey believe about education?

a)

It should focus on developing the student's natural potential

b)

It should be based on observation of children

c)

It should be a practical and hands-on experience

d)

It should be used to help oppressed people

62.

What did Paulo Freire emphasize in his critical pedagogy?

a)

The importance of social justice

b)

The importance of preparing students for life in a democratic society

c)

The importance of developing critical thinking skills

d)

The importance of dialogue and liberation

63.

Who developed a theory of moral development?

a)

Immanuel Kant

b)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

c)

John Locke

d)

Lawrence Kohlberg

64.
_______________ emphasizes the importance of transferring knowledge, information, and skills from the older (wiser) generation to the younger one
a)
student centered philosophy
b)
teacher centered philosophy
65.
In teacher centered philosophy the teachers role is to  __________.
a)
keep the students happy
b)
focus on students individual needs, contemporary relevance, and prepare students for a changing time
c)
assert their dominance in the teacher- student relationship and teach whatever intrest them
d)
instill respect for authority, perseverance, duty, consideration, and practicality.
66.
What approach does essentialism believe in?
a)
back-to-basics
b)
pragmatism
c)
scaffolding
d)
behaviorism
67.
Which philosophy recommends that students learn from the Great Books? 
a)
Progressivism
b)
Existentialism
c)
Essentialism
d)
Perennialism
68.
Organizes around the concerns, curiosity, and real-world experiences of students.
a)
existentialism
b)
social reconstructionism
c)
essentialisn
d)
progressivism
69.
Believed people best learn through social interaction
a)
George Counts
b)
B.F. Skinner
c)
John Dewey
d)
Aristotle
70.
Uses lessons that both intellectually and emotionsally stir students about the inequities that surround them.
a)
Social Reconstructionist
b)
Essentialist
c)
Perennialist
d)
Progressivist
71.
Helps children find meaning and direction in their lives
a)
Social Reconstructionism
b)
Perennialism
c)
Progressivism
d)
Existentialism
72.
Behaviorism is ___________________________.
a)
the belief that knowledge can be handed from one person to another
b)
when spoken language becomes the primary means of instruction
c)
belief that free will is an illusion and that human beings are shaped by their enviorment
d)
when teachers help their students develop rasoning and draw conclusions
73.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three legendary figures of classical western philosophy?
a)
Plato
b)
Epicurus
c)
Socrates
d)
Aristotle
74.

Philosophy was derived from

a)

Greek words

b)

English words

c)

Latin words

d)

Arab words

75.

What are the major branches of Philosophy

a)

Metaphysic, logic, logistic and Epistemology

b)

Scientific , logic and analytic

c)

Metaphysic, logic , epistemology and axiology

76.

Below are some of the methods of educational philosophy exclude...

a)

Constructivism

b)

Progressivism

c)

Behaviorism

d)

autism

77.

For the students to be able to choose their own purpose in life. what theory is this?

a)

Behaviorism

b)

Existentialism

78.

Who is the father of Progressivism?

a)

B.F Skinner

b)

John Dewey

c)

Rafael Nadal

79.

Play way method of teaching has been emphasised in the scheme of the education of

a)

Naturalists

b)

Realists

c)

Pragmatists

d)

Existentialists

80.

Who emphasized that education should be a social process?

a)

Viveakandha

b)

Rousseau

c)

Dewey

d)

Pestalozzi

81.

Epistemology is the branch of philosophy concerned with the theory of

a)

Education

b)

Learning

c)

Knowledge

d)

Philosophy of education

82.

What was the relation between Plato and Aristotle?

a)

Plato was student of Aristotle

b)

Aristotle was student of Plato

c)

Plato and Aristotle were brothers

d)

Plato and Aristotle were colleagues