PHILOSOPHIES OF EDUCATION TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS #16
Progressivism - correct answer educational philosophy emphasizing real-world problem
solving and individual development
Goals of Progressivism - correct answer to develop students physically, intellectually,
socially, and emotionally.
Progressive Teacher Role - correct answer relating curriculum to students' personal
lives.
Progressive Student Role - correct answer use minds through problem solving, working
together in groups, increase knowledge through applying the senses in various
activities.
Progressive Curriculum Goals - correct answer known to integrate several subjects but
not reflect universal truths, a particular body of knowledge, or a set of prescribed core
courses.
Progressive Curriculum Characteristics - correct answer child centered, peer centered,
action centered, growth centered, process and change centered, equality centered, and
community centered.
John Dewey - correct answer born 1859, most significant educational thinker of the era,
was also a philosopher and social reformer, discovered philosophy through lab school in
Chicago.
Francis Wayland Parker - correct answer born 1837, brought science, arts, and crafts
into the classroom, encouraged student expression, social activity, and student
individuality.
Maria Montessori - correct answer methods were detatched, rigorous, and even harsh
for youth. But, it did facilitate a more genuine, natural type style of learning. Emphasize
independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child's natural psychological
development. Studies children and they teach him/her how to teach them.
Friederich Froebel - correct answer german schoolmaster, student of Pestalozzi,
invented kindergarten, taught that children learned by playing, invented FG.
Existentialism - correct answer rejects authoritative truth about metaphysics,
epistemology, and ethics. I exist as humn, I define myself and the world around me.
Existential Critics - correct answer gives too much power to students, not enough
guidance, and not enough foundation.
, Goals of Existentialism - correct answer opposes standardization, emphasis on
possibility, against same education.
Existential Teacher Role - correct answer provide opportunities to explore, create
encouraging learning environment, focus on personalities and individuality.
Existential Student Role - correct answer being aware through experiences, and
determine identity.
Existential Curriculum Characteristics - correct answer focus on relationships, focus on
understanding themselves, expressive activites, pair discussions, humanities
emphasized, math and science de-emphasized, self paced and self directed, no rules,
and centered on child's needs.
Soren Kierkegaard - correct answer born 1813, Father of Existentialism, only objective
truth is for empirical fields such as mathematics and the sciences.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau - correct answer french political philosopher and
educationalist, music teacher and copyist, environment is crucial, learn by experience.
Johann Pestalozzi - correct answer people must learn through their senses, must be
given opportunity, teachers must love for students to learn, learning comes through
action.
A.S. Neill - correct answer allows children freedom to grow emotionally, offering children
power over their own lives, giving children the time to develop at their own times,
happier childhood by removing fear of adults, freedom and self determination most
important.
Social Reconstructionism - correct answer schools, teachers, and students should take
lead in addressing social problems and improving society.
Major Understandings Social Reconstructionism - correct answer society tends to
dvelop systems that marginalize some and impress others and thus needs to change.
Achieving this change requires both creating a system that serves as a change agent
and is open to changing its own purpose and structure as a social context and in which
it exists naturally evolve.
Social Reconstruction Teahcer Role - correct answer shouldn't tell students what is right
or wrong in society but rather they should guide by discussing social issues by
presenting varying perspectives, and also facilitate the student's analysis of the issues.
Social Reconstruction Student Role - correct answer they are the critical element in
bringing about social change, are capable of initiating and adapting to change especially
if appropriate adult role models influence them. Need skills in discussion, collaboration,
and student projects.
ANSWERS #16
Progressivism - correct answer educational philosophy emphasizing real-world problem
solving and individual development
Goals of Progressivism - correct answer to develop students physically, intellectually,
socially, and emotionally.
Progressive Teacher Role - correct answer relating curriculum to students' personal
lives.
Progressive Student Role - correct answer use minds through problem solving, working
together in groups, increase knowledge through applying the senses in various
activities.
Progressive Curriculum Goals - correct answer known to integrate several subjects but
not reflect universal truths, a particular body of knowledge, or a set of prescribed core
courses.
Progressive Curriculum Characteristics - correct answer child centered, peer centered,
action centered, growth centered, process and change centered, equality centered, and
community centered.
John Dewey - correct answer born 1859, most significant educational thinker of the era,
was also a philosopher and social reformer, discovered philosophy through lab school in
Chicago.
Francis Wayland Parker - correct answer born 1837, brought science, arts, and crafts
into the classroom, encouraged student expression, social activity, and student
individuality.
Maria Montessori - correct answer methods were detatched, rigorous, and even harsh
for youth. But, it did facilitate a more genuine, natural type style of learning. Emphasize
independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child's natural psychological
development. Studies children and they teach him/her how to teach them.
Friederich Froebel - correct answer german schoolmaster, student of Pestalozzi,
invented kindergarten, taught that children learned by playing, invented FG.
Existentialism - correct answer rejects authoritative truth about metaphysics,
epistemology, and ethics. I exist as humn, I define myself and the world around me.
Existential Critics - correct answer gives too much power to students, not enough
guidance, and not enough foundation.
, Goals of Existentialism - correct answer opposes standardization, emphasis on
possibility, against same education.
Existential Teacher Role - correct answer provide opportunities to explore, create
encouraging learning environment, focus on personalities and individuality.
Existential Student Role - correct answer being aware through experiences, and
determine identity.
Existential Curriculum Characteristics - correct answer focus on relationships, focus on
understanding themselves, expressive activites, pair discussions, humanities
emphasized, math and science de-emphasized, self paced and self directed, no rules,
and centered on child's needs.
Soren Kierkegaard - correct answer born 1813, Father of Existentialism, only objective
truth is for empirical fields such as mathematics and the sciences.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau - correct answer french political philosopher and
educationalist, music teacher and copyist, environment is crucial, learn by experience.
Johann Pestalozzi - correct answer people must learn through their senses, must be
given opportunity, teachers must love for students to learn, learning comes through
action.
A.S. Neill - correct answer allows children freedom to grow emotionally, offering children
power over their own lives, giving children the time to develop at their own times,
happier childhood by removing fear of adults, freedom and self determination most
important.
Social Reconstructionism - correct answer schools, teachers, and students should take
lead in addressing social problems and improving society.
Major Understandings Social Reconstructionism - correct answer society tends to
dvelop systems that marginalize some and impress others and thus needs to change.
Achieving this change requires both creating a system that serves as a change agent
and is open to changing its own purpose and structure as a social context and in which
it exists naturally evolve.
Social Reconstruction Teahcer Role - correct answer shouldn't tell students what is right
or wrong in society but rather they should guide by discussing social issues by
presenting varying perspectives, and also facilitate the student's analysis of the issues.
Social Reconstruction Student Role - correct answer they are the critical element in
bringing about social change, are capable of initiating and adapting to change especially
if appropriate adult role models influence them. Need skills in discussion, collaboration,
and student projects.
