Philosophy

1. The main aim of this philosophy is to discover and develop each individual's abilities and full moral excellence in order to better serve society.

• Idealism

• Existentialism

• Naturalism

2. In this philosophy, the teacher has to play the role of acquainting children with their natural environment.

• Naturalism

• Reconstructionism

• Idealism

3. Idealist believes that teacher should gain respect from the child by his affectionate and sympathetic behavior and then motivate him by his praiseworthy ideals. It believes in guided freedom and strict discipline.

• a. True

• b. False

4. This philosophy believe that there is common core of knowledge that needs to be transmitted to students in a systematic, disciplined way.

• a. essentialism

• b. Progressivism

• c. Reconstructionism

5. Which philosophy is based on real-world experiences and John Dewey's work?

• a. Perennialism

• b. Reconstructionism

• c. Progressivism

6. The aim of this philosophy is to seek enduring truths which are constant (not changing)

• a. Perennialism

• b. Progressivism

• c. Existentialism

7. It central theme is activity. They face problems and try to solve them from practical point of view.

• a. Essentialism

• b. Perennialism

• c. Pragmatism

8. In teacher-centered philosophy, the teachers role is to__________

• a. keep the students happy

• b. assert their dominance in the teacher-student relationship and teach whatever interest them.

• c. focus on students individual needs, contemporary relevance and prepare students for a changing time.

• d.instill respect for authority, perseverance, duty, consideration and practicality

9. Teachers must reflect on societal values in order to target student learning and behavior effectively.

• True

• False

10. Kelly has to take core classes and is able to choose few electives, this is typical in a______________________________________.

• a. Essentialist

• b. Progressivist