Philosophies of Learning

Question 1

The Department of Education gives greater emphasis on the development of basic skills. What is the philosophical basis for this?

Answer 1

Essentialism

Question 2

Teacher M views his students as unique, free-choosing and responsible individuals. All classroom activities revolve around the said premise. What theory underlies this?

Answer 2

Existentialism

Question 3

Religious rituals in the classroom and in the school programs prove the deep natural religiosity of the Filipinos. Which philosophy has greatly contributed to the tradition?

Answer 3

Confucianism

Question 4

Which philosophy has the educational objective to indoctrinate Filipinos to accept the teachings of the Catholic church which is foster faith in God?

Answer 4

Idealism

Question 5

Virtue as one component in the teaching of Rizal as a course focuses on the teaching of good and beauty consistent with the good and beauty in God. What philosophy supports this?

Answer 5

Idealism

Question 6

The progressivists emphasized the individuality of the child. What is the concern of the reconstructionists?

Answer 6

Social Problem

Question 7

Scouting and Citizen’s Army Training (CAT) give training in character-building, citizenship training, etc. Which leads to the creation of a new social order and a new society eventually. What philosophy supports this?

Answer 7

Social Reconstructionism

Question 8

Teacher V demonstrated the technique on how to group students according to their needs and interests and how to use self-paced instructional materials. Which philosophy is manifested in this activity?

Answer 8

Progressivism

Question 9

Teacher G, a Christian Living teacher, puts so much significance on values development and discipline. What could be her educational philosophy?

Answer 9

Idealism

Question 10

Which philosophy approves a teacher who lectures most of the time and requires his students to memorize the rules of grammar?

Answer 10

Idealism

Question 11

Activities planned by school clubs/ organizations show school-community connection geared towards society’s needs. What philosophy is related to this?

Answer 11

Social Reconstuctionism

Question 12

What philosophy is related to the practice of schools acting as laboratory for teaching reforms and experimentation?

Answer 12

Progressivism

Question 13

What philosophy of education advocates that the curriculum should only include universal and unchanging truths?

Answer 13

Perrenialism

Question 14

Which philosophy of education influence the singing of the National Anthem in schools?

Answer 14

Nationalism

Question 15

Who among the following believes that learning requires disciplined attention, regular homework, and respect for legitimate authority?

Answer 15

Realists

Question 16

Your teacher is of the opinion that the word and everything in it are ever changing and so teaches you the skill to cope with the changes. Which in his governing philosophy?

Answer 16

Experimentalism

Question 17

Teacher Myra says: “If it is billiard that brings students out of the classroom, let us bring it into the classroom. Perhaps, I can use it to teach Math”. To which philosophy does teacher Myra adheres to?

Answer 17

Progressivism

Question 18

Which philosophy influenced the cultivation of reflective and meditative skills in teaching?

Answer 18

Zen Buddhism