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Chapter 6 - Philosophical Roots Of Education
Test Description: Questions from Chapter 6 - Philosophy
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) This theory of education is rooted in realism and the aim is to transmit the enduring truth and values of the culture.
A
Perennialism
B
Essentialism
C
Progressivism
D
Critical theory
2) 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.
A
Critical Theory
B
Essentialism
C
Progressivism
D
Perennialism
3) The ancient philosopher who developed realism, which stresses objective knowledge and values.
A
Aquinas
B
Aristotle
C
Plato
D
Gandhi
4) Which philosophy believed schools are sites of democratic criticism and social change to empower dominated groups?
A
Postmodernism
B
Realism
C
Idealism
D
Existentialism
5) Which philosophy believes reality is subjective, with existence preceding essence?
A
Realism
B
Existentialism
C
Postmodernism
D
Idealism
6) Which philosophy believes a subject-matter curriculum emphasizes the culture's great and enduring ideas?
A
Pragmatism
B
Existentialism
C
Postmodernism
D
Idealism
7) Idealists such as the American transcendentalists use the concepts of ______________ to explain how they perceive reality.
A
the Socratic method
B
a priori ideas
C
macrocosm and microcosm
D
latent knowledge
8) The Socratic method, used by idealists, stimulates the learner's awareness of ideas by?
A
transmitting cultural heritage
B
encouraging students to share interests
C
Asking leading questions
D
conveying time tested cultural values
9) An __________ education encourages deep personal reflection on one's identity, commitments, and choices.
A
Realism
B
Postmodernism
C
Existentialism
D
Idealism
10) Which theory of education uses instruction that features problem solving and group activities; the teacher acts as a facilitator?
A
Essentialism
B
Perennialism
C
Progressivism
D
Critical theory
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