Chapter 6 - Philosophical Roots of Education

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Which theory of education uses instruction that features problem solving and group activities; the teacher acts as a facilitator?

This theory of education is rooted in idealism and realism and the aim is to develop basic skills of literacy, numeracy and subject-matter knowledge.

This theory of education is rooted in realism and the aim is to transmit the enduring truth and values of the culture.

Which philosophy believed schools are sites of democratic criticism and social change to empower dominated groups?

Idealists such as the American transcendentalists use the concepts of ______________ to explain how they perceive reality.

The ancient philosopher who developed realism, which stresses objective knowledge and values.

Which philosophy believes a subject-matter curriculum emphasizes the culture's great and enduring ideas?

The Socratic method, used by idealists, stimulates the learner's awareness of ideas by?