Essentialism and Education

What educational philosophy believes that children should learn the traditional basic subjects and that these should be learned thoroughly?

• Progressivism

• Essentialism

• Idealism

• Realism

What educational philosophy encourages active learning and realizes that education is not just preparation for life? It is the counterpart of essentialism.

• Essentialism

• Idealism

• Progressivism

• Realism

When did essentialism began?

• Between 1930s to 1940s

• Between 1940s to 1950s

• Between 1950s to 1960s

• Between 1960s to 1970s

Who is the philosopher who described the right of students to a well-educated and culturally knowledgeable teacher?

• Aristotle

• Plato

• John Dewey

• William Bagley

What other aspect do essentialism instill to students?

• Reading, Writing, Arithmetic

• Right Conduct

• Sports

• Talent enhancement

What is the teachers responsibility as an essentialist?

• •The teacher is on the side of the classroom, so they should be rigid and disciplinary.

• It is the teacher's responsibility to keep order in the classroom.

• The teacher must interpret essentials of the learning process after the activity and set the tone of the classroom.

• To be academically challenged with an appreciation for learning and development.

What is the role of an essentialist students?

• Students are required to have extra curricular activities

• Students are required to master a set body of information and basic techniques for their grade level

• They will only possess basic knowledge and skills and capable of applying lessons learned in school in the real world.

• Students are expected to link the concept of one subject to other learning area.

Students are required to master a set body of information and basic techniques for their grade level _____________ they are ​​ promoted to the next higher grade

• before

• during

• after

Essentialism not only focuses on traditional subjects but aims to develop character by instilling in them respect for ​ ____________

• authority

• teachers

• hierarchy

• organization

The ​____________exercises supervision and control over the entire department and establishes the policies and standards for the operation.

• Secretary

• Teacher

• Students

• School Head