Lesson 7 Flashcards

1
Q

What do existentialists hold regarding human purpose?

A

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)

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Fill in the blank: The concept of _______ refers to the idea that existence precedes essence.

A

[existence precedes essence]

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3
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What is nihilism?

A

The belief in the lack of meaning in life.

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4
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True or False: Existentialists believe that people are condemned to be free.

A

True

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5
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What does progressive education emphasize?

A

The development of the whole child: physical, emotional, and intellectual.

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6
Q

List three types of student-centered learning.

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  • Project-based learning
  • Problem-based learning
  • Inquiry-based learning
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7
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Fill in the blank: Critical theory is a philosophical and sociological approach to understanding _______ and _______ in society.

A

[power, inequality]

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What is the goal of critical pedagogy?

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To emancipate marginalized groups by developing consciousness in students.

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9
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Who is the founder of critical pedagogy?

A

Paulo Freire

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True or False: The classroom is centered around teachers in critical pedagogy.

A

False

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11
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What do social reconstructionists believe about schools?

A

Schools should be used for reforms.

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12
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Fill in the blank: Progressive education centers curricula on the needs, experiences, interests, and _______ of students.

A

[abilities]

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13
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What is meant by ‘radical free choice’ in existentialism?

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The belief that individuals have the freedom to make their own choices without predetermined guidance.

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14
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What is the significance of questioning dominant cultural narratives in critical theory?

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It emphasizes the importance of promoting the voices of marginalized groups and challenges existing power structures.

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15
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List two characteristics of child-centered progressives.

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  • Free from arbitrary rules
  • Focused on individual needs and interests
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16
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What does it mean when it is said that the world is temporary in existential thought?

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It reflects the belief that life lacks inherent meaning and is subject to individual interpretation.