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Educational Philosophy Practice

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a major educational philosophy?

a)

Essentialism

b)

Constructivism

c)

Existentialism

d)

Progressivism

2.

Which of the following demonstrates an example of behaviorism?

a)

Active Learning

b)

Collaborative Planning

c)

Rewards for Good Behavior

d)

Classroom Environment

3.

Who is the key influences of Social Reconstructionism?

a)

John Dewey

b)

George S. Counts

c)

Robert Hutchins

d)

William Bagley

4.

The prefix PHILO- means (a)  

5.

Sophos means (a)  

6.

True or False: The definition of philosophy is the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

Which of the following educational philosophies considers subject matter as a lower priority compared to helping the students understand and appreciate themselves as unique individuals?

a)

Essentialism

b)

Perennialism

c)

Social Reconstructionism

d)

Existentialism

8.

Which person is NOT a key influencer of constructivism?

a)

Jean Piaget

b)

B. F. Skinner

c)

Lev Vygotsky

9.

Which of the following is a teacher-centered educational philosophy?

a)

Existentialism

b)

Social Reconstructionism

c)

Essentialism

d)

Progressivism

10.

What of the following is NOT an example of a core curriculum?

a)

English Language Arts

b)

Cosmetology

c)

Mathematics

d)

Science

11.

Which educational philosophy is guided by the use of students exploration of primary sources?

a)

Essentialism

b)

Perennialism

c)

Social Reconstructionism

d)

Progressivism

12.

Which of the following educational philosophers said, "You learn by DOING!"

a)

John Dewey

b)

William Bagley

c)

A.S. Neil

d)

George Counts