Essentialism

When did Essentialism of education began in the U.S.?

• 1950's

• 1960's

• 1930's

• 1970's

Who is the founder of Essentialism.

• William C. Bagley

• Edward Thorndike

• John Dewey

• Albert Einstein

Which 2 philosophies are the foundation of Essentialism?

• Progressivism and Idealism

• Existentialism and Realism

• Idealism and Realism

Which is an example of a teaching method not used by an essentialist teacher?

• experimenting

• lecture

• memorization

• homework

Essentialist believes that education should be based on whose interest?

• Students

• Parents

• Teacher

One of the major points in essentialism is __________.

• accuracy and student's effort are important in achieving goals

• active reading in the books to gain knowledge

  experimentation

• experimentation

In essentialism,  

schools need to teach analytical skills to help students determine society's direction.

• True

• False

Who wrote the book on An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education?

• Michael John Demiashkevich

• William C. Bagley

• Fred Alden Shaw

• Walter Harrington Ryle

It is the center of the curriculum for essentialist.

• subject matter

• learners

• experimentation