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MOED7023 Philosophy of Education Q2

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is one similarity between Western and Eastern philosophies of education?

a)

Emphasis on cooperation and harmony

b)

Emphasis on individual achievement

c)

Emphasis on cognitive development

d)

Emphasis on competition

2.

What is an important aspect of the teacher-student relationship in both Western and Eastern philosophies of education?

a)

Teachers should be knowledgeable, wise, and caring

b)

Teachers should be lenient and permissive

c)

Teachers should be strict and authoritative

d)

Teachers should be distant and detached

3.

What do both Western and Eastern philosophies of education value?

a)

Importance of following tradition without questioning

b)

Importance of conformity and obedience

c)

Importance of critical thinking and creativity

d)

Importance of memorization and rote learning

4.

What is a difference between Western and Eastern philosophies of education?

a)

Western is secular, Eastern is secular

b)

Western emphasizes cooperation, Eastern emphasizes competition

c)

Western emphasizes individual achievement, Eastern emphasizes cooperation

d)

Western focuses on cognitive development, Eastern focuses on cognitive development

5.

Which religious or spiritual beliefs have a significant influence on Eastern educational philosophies?

a)

Shintoism and Sikhism

b)

Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism

c)

Hinduism and Judaism

d)

Christianity and Islam

6.

What does Western philosophies of education tend to emphasize?

a)

Importance of physical development

b)

Importance of cognitive development

c)

Importance of emotional and spiritual development

d)

Importance of social development

7.

What is a key aspect of Eastern philosophies of education?

a)

Emphasis on competition

b)

Emphasis on individual achievement

c)

Emphasis on cognitive development

d)

Emphasis on the development of the whole person

8.

What is a distinguishing feature of Western philosophies of education?

a)

Focus on the development of the whole person

b)

Influence of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism

c)

Secular nature

d)

Emphasis on cooperation and harmony

9.

What is a key aspect of Eastern philosophies of education?

a)

Emphasis on cooperation and harmony

b)

Emphasis on cognitive development

c)

Emphasis on competition

d)

Emphasis on individual achievement

10.

What is a distinguishing feature of Western philosophies of education?

a)

Emphasis on cooperation and harmony

b)

Focus on the development of the whole person

c)

Influence of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism

d)

Secular nature

11.

What is Malaysian Education Blueprint?

a)

A system that is implemented in the Malaysian education sector

b)

A design plan or other technical drawing that teachers use in class

c)

A review of Malaysian Education System and a set of plan to improve the system.

12.

Listed below are the objectives of the Malaysian Education Blueprint except;

a)

Establishing a clear vision and aspirations for every students and the structure of education.

b)

Ensuring the success of the next generation of students

c)

Outlining a comprehensive transformation program for the system.

d)

Understanding the current performance and challenges of the education system.

13.

Which one of these is not one of the aspirations for the Malaysian Education System?

a)

Equity

b)

Dignity

c)

Quality

d)

Unity

14.

Which of these are the essential attributes for students?

a)

The ability to lead

b)

The ability to speak proficiently in three or more languages

c)

Having a decent manner and respect for religions

d)

Having a high sense of patriotism

15.

Which of these is correct about the shift "PROVIDE EQUAL ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION OF AN INTERNATIONAL STANDARD" ?

a)

Benchmark learning of languages, Science and Mathematics to international standards.

b)

Improve the education syllabus based on the British education system

c)

Evolve the Malaysian Education System to be purely student-centered

d)

Enhance access and quality of existing education pathways, starting with vocational track.

16.

Which of these is correct about the shift "ENSURE EVERY CHILD IS PROFICIENT IN BAHASA MALAYSIA AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND IS ENCOURAGED TO lEARN AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE" ?

a)

Upskill English teachers and expand opportunities for greater exposure to the language

b)

Introduce a standard Chinese language curriculum in primary level

c)

Encourage every student to learn an additional language

d)

Introduce Tamil language as another obligatory language to learn

17.

Which of these is not correct about the shift "PARTNER WITH PARENTS, COMMUNITY, AND PRIVATE SECTOR AT SCALE" ?

a)

Expand Trust School model to 500 schools by including alumni groups and NGOs as potential sponsors

b)

Encourage parents to be very strict with the students in performing academically

c)

Equip every parent to support their child's learning through a parent engagement toolkit

18.

Which of these is correct about the shift "DEVELOP VALUES-DRIVEN MALAYSIANS" ?

a)

Encourage students to focus more on co-curricular activities

b)

Enhance Islamic and Moral Education

c)

Develop holistic students

d)

Encourage students to focus on academic only

19.

Which of these is not correct about the shift "LEVERAGE ICT TO SCALE UP QUALITY LEARNING ACROSS MALAYSIA" ?

a)

Encourage the usage of a single online educational tool to increase engagement among students

b)

Provide internet access and virtual learning environment

c)

Maximise use of ICT for distance and self-paced learning

20.

Which of these is true about the shift "TRANSFORM TEACHING INTO THE PROFESSION OF CHOICE" ?

a)

Focus teachers on finishing the school syllabus

b)

Raise the entry bar for teachers

c)

Develop a peer-led culture of excellence and certification process

d)

Emphasis on teachers having fun with the students while teaching

21.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three legendary figures of classical western philosophy?

a)

Plato

b)

Epicurus

c)

Socrates

d)

Aristotle

22.

Which is one of the goals of Islamic Education?

a)

To make students abide by the law entirely

b)

Enhancement of vocational and technical education

c)

To score higher in exams

d)

To develop a sense of accountability towards Almighty creator

23.

The following are the fundamentals of Islamic philosophy, EXCEPT:

a)

Role of Nationality

b)

Reflection on Allah's creation

c)

Understanding Islam

d)

Leaving the judgement of individual's faith to Allah

24.

Choose 2 differences between Islamic and Western philosophy:

a)

Western philosophy focuses on materialism and spiritualism

b)

Islamic philosophy encouraged rational thinking while Western is directly from religion

c)

Source of Islamic philosophy are Al-Quran and Hadith while Western is based on human reasoning

d)

Islamic learning type is passive while Western is active

25.

Socrates is one of the great Greek philosophers and he had a wonderful student. Which one of these is his student?

a)

Cheng Ho

b)

Plato

c)

Pluto

d)

Aristotle

26.

Which one of these is the beliefs of Aristotle when it comes to education?

a)

The purpose of the school was to develop and exercise students' potential for reasoning, form ethical character, and provide a skill and knowledge base.

b)

The purpose of the school was to create a perfect human being in all kind of aspects.

27.

The student involvement within classroom activity

for the Western Philosophy prefers ...

a)

Active learning

b)

Passive learning

28.

Finish the sentence. Buddhism attempts to conquer the suffering through the elimination of desire and ego and

attainment of the state of....

a)

Ashura

b)

Nirwana

c)

Nirvana

d)

Yaksha

29.

What is the philosophy of education?

a)

The study of educational theories

b)

The examination of learning processes

c)

The investigation of the nature of education

d)

The analysis of cognitive development

30.

What does the theory of learning study?

a)

The nature of education

b)

The processes of acquiring knowledge and skills

c)

The development of instructional practices

d)

The role of social interaction in learning

31.

How are the philosophy of education and the theory of learning related?

a)

They both focus on cognitive development

b)

They both examine educational theories

c)

The philosophy of education informs learning theories

d)

The theory of learning evaluates instructional practices

32.

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

33.

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

34.

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

35.

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

36.

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

37.

Who developed a theory of moral development?

a)

Immanuel Kant

b)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

c)

John Locke

d)

Lawrence Kohlberg

38.
According to Locke, all humans share a set of __________.
a)
 internal organs
b)
natural rights
c)
hopes and dreams
d)
traits and motivations
39.
Locke's inalienable rights include...
a)
life, liberty, and property
b)
pizza, chips, and soda
c)
life, property, and travel
d)
freedom of speech, freedom to bear arms, and freedom of assemble
40.
Rousseau, Montesquieu, and Locke would all support:
a)
A dictatorship
b)
A democracy
c)
An absolute monarchy
d)
All of these
41.
Which Enlightenment thinker believed in the "social contract"?
a)
Charles-Louis Montesquieu
b)
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
c)
Adam Smith
d)
John Locke
42.

Who argued for freedom of speech and religion?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

John Locke

c)

Voltaire

d)

Descartes

43.
Confucius and Laozi are examples of Chinese...
a)
Gods
b)
Philosophers
c)
Prophets
d)
Emperors
44.
Who founded Taoism?
a)
Confucius
b)
Ronald Reagan
c)
Laozi
d)
John Cena
45.
How do Taoists believe you can Find inner peace?
a)
Trying to live a simple life
b)
You must be a vegetarian
c)
Investing in the stock market
d)
Devoting all your time to work
46.
Which is true about Yin and Yang?
a)
It is the balance of Good and Evil
b)
Yang is the darker element, Ying is the lighter element
c)
If balanced, you can achieve Nirvana
d)
The two are opposites forces of nature, not just good and evil.
47.
What is the ultimate goal of Taoism?
a)
Finding inner peace
b)
Gaining wealth
c)
Being popular
d)
War
48.
"_______" is the key to truth and freedom.
a)
Ancestor Worship
b)
Simplicity
c)
Humility
d)
Emphasis on Education
49.
Which idea is important to Taoism?
a)
Serving your government
b)
Living in harmony with nature
c)
Enforcing laws with harsh punishments
d)
Humans are naturally evil
50.
Which of the following beliefs is NOT related to Taoism?
a)
Humans are mostly good
b)
Humans should not destroy the environment around them
c)
Humans are naturally selfish and evil
d)
Opposite forces are more similar to each other than people think
51.

Which of the following are TRUE about the Tao Te Ching?

a)

It is of the Taoist's sacred text attributed to Lao Tzu

b)

It describes what the Great Mystery of Tao is and how to live in the way of Tao.

c)

The text's rhetoric and philosophy focuses on rational thought.

d)

The text's rhetoric and philosophy focuses on contradictory or paradoxical sayings that help followers embrace their intuition.

52.

Taoism's second founder that deepened the first founder's original thought is:

a)

Lao Tzu

b)

Ali Bakr

c)

Chuang Tzu

d)

Muhammad

53.

Epistemology is concerned primarily with describing and analyzing

a)

rationality and reason

b)

ethical and aesthetic issues

c)

methods of instruction and types of learning

d)

curriculum development

54.

A teacher emphasizes a liberally educated, well-rounded person, and the importance

of reason. This approach has much in common with that of which famous educator?

a)

Aristotle

b)

Isocrates

c)

Thomas Aquinas

d)

Erasmus

55.

Axiology is concerned primarily with describing and analyzing

a)

curriculum development.

b)

rationality and reason.

c)

ethical and aesthetic issues.

d)

methods of instruction and types of learning.

56.

Metaphysic is concerned primarily with describing and analyzing

a)

ethical and aesthetic issues.

b)

rationality and reason.

c)

curriculum development.

d)

methods of instruction and types of learning.

57.

Plato, at least in many of his dialogues, held that the true self of human beings is the reason or the intellect that constitutes their soul and that is separable from their body.

a)

PLATO

b)

ARISTOTLE

c)

Immanuel Kant

d)

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

58.

Aristotle's definition of education is the same as that of his teachers, that is, the “the creation of a sound mind in a sound body”. Thus to him the aim of education was the welfare of the individuals so as to bring happiness in their lives.

a)

PLATO

b)

ARISTOTLE

c)

Immanuel Kant

d)

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

59.

Aristotle's definition of education is the same as that of his teachers, that is, the “the creation of a sound mind in a sound body”. Thus to him the aim of education was the welfare of the individuals so as to bring happiness in their lives.

a)

PLATO

b)

ARISTOTLE

c)

Immanuel Kant

d)

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

60.

He believed the purpose of education was to produce an individual with a sound mind in a sound body so as to better serve his country.

a)

PLATO

b)

ARISTOTLE

c)

JOHN LOCKE

d)

JOHN DEWEY

61.

Which is one of the goals of Islamic Education?

a)

To make students abide by the law entirely

b)

Enhancement of vocational and technical education

c)

To score higher in exams

d)

To develop a sense of accountability towards Almighty creator

62.

2 of the learning process for Eastern Education are

a)

The system of education is exam-oriented.

b)

Encourages individualism and creativity towards the practitioner.

c)

the students practice the concept of memorizing,

63.

The following are the fundamentals of Islamic philosophy, EXCEPT:

a)

Role of Nationality

b)

Reflection on Allah's creation

c)

Understanding Islam

d)

Leaving the judgement of individual's faith to Allah

64.

Choose 2 differences between Islamic and Western philosophy:

a)

Western philosophy focuses on materialism and spiritualism

b)

Islamic philosophy encouraged rational thinking while Western is directly from religion

c)

Source of Islamic philosophy are Al-Quran and Hadith while Western is based on human reasoning

d)

Islamic learning type is passive while Western is active