Lesson 7 Flashcards
What do existentialists hold regarding human purpose?
Humans have no pregiven purpose or essence laid out for them by God or by nature; it is up to each one to decide who and what they are through their own actions.
(Guignon, 2013)
Fill in the blank: The concept of _______ refers to the idea that existence precedes essence.
[existence precedes essence]
What is nihilism?
The belief in the lack of meaning in life.
True or False: Existentialists believe that people are condemned to be free.
True
What does progressive education emphasize?
The development of the whole child: physical, emotional, and intellectual.
List three types of student-centered learning.
- Project-based learning
- Problem-based learning
- Inquiry-based learning
Fill in the blank: Critical theory is a philosophical and sociological approach to understanding _______ and _______ in society.
[power, inequality]
What is the goal of critical pedagogy?
To emancipate marginalized groups by developing consciousness in students.
Who is the founder of critical pedagogy?
Paulo Freire
True or False: The classroom is centered around teachers in critical pedagogy.
False
What do social reconstructionists believe about schools?
Schools should be used for reforms.
Fill in the blank: Progressive education centers curricula on the needs, experiences, interests, and _______ of students.
[abilities]
What is meant by ‘radical free choice’ in existentialism?
The belief that individuals have the freedom to make their own choices without predetermined guidance.
What is the significance of questioning dominant cultural narratives in critical theory?
It emphasizes the importance of promoting the voices of marginalized groups and challenges existing power structures.
List two characteristics of child-centered progressives.
- Free from arbitrary rules
- Focused on individual needs and interests