Chapter 8 Flashcards
Ms. Peterson believes that teachers should promote individual learning and should teach the whole child. She also believes that knowledge leads to self-discovery and that instruction should include alternatives and choices, and should require decision making. Ms. Peterson is most likely a(n)
extentialist
The philosophy based on the belief that ideas are the only reliable form of reality is
idealism
At Carver Middle School, rules are paramount and are taken very seriously. The curriculum focuses on a traditional core of classes, and the teachers focus heavily on standards and testing. Which philosophy of education is being demonstrated at Carver Middle School?
essentialism
Which of the following educators established Summerhill School in England that emphasized learning by discovery?
A. S. Neill
The only way to know anything is through the study of the material world is espoused by
realists
What enters into ever decision a teacher makes?
Teacher preparation
The Philosophy that grew out of a sense that those in power control those who don’t have power is
postmodernism
The most prominent of all the proponents of progressivism was
John Dewey
Which of the following describe Maria Montessori’s beliefs about early childhood education?
children are capable of integrating aspects of the world around them through the use of their senses
children ages 9-12 are the ideal participants in her methods
environments should be carefully constructed to provide children only the environment that aligns with the Montessori school philosophy
all of the above
Which philosophy says that education is more than preparation for life, it’s life itself?
progressivism
All of the following are beliefs of progressivists except
the curriculum should be unchanging with no choices or electives
(teachers are facilitators and coaches, students are unique, active, and self-motivated, the learning environment should be safe for risk-taking and it should be stimulating)
The writings of Homer, Shakespeare, Melville, and Einstein are an essential component of curriculum in which philosophy of education?
perennialism
All of the following are basic principles of social reconstructionism except
instruction should be self-paced
(teachers should instill a sense of responsibility for humanity, students should be involved in social issues, curriculum should emphasize equity)
All of the following educators were major proponents of social reconstructionism except
Maxine Greene
A teacher who primarily facilitates, coaches, and encourages likely has an anchor philosophy of
progressivism
