Pragmatism as Educational Philosophy

What school of philosophy believes that truth is that which works and is successful in solving problems?

• Idealism

• Realism

• Pragmatism

• Behaviorism

Which of the following is the philosophical basis for project-based teaching?

• Idealism

• Realism

• Pragmatism

• Behaviorism

Which is NOT associated with Pragmatism?

• purposive education

• freedom-based education

• education for self-realization

• experience-based education

Which statement about TRUTH is NOT correct according to the philosophy of Pragmatism?

• It is eternal.

• It is made by man.

• It is ever changing.

• It emerges in actual practice.

Which philosophy of education advocates experimentation?

• Realism

• Idealism

• Pragmatism

• Existentialism

Which of the following characteristics is common to Pragmatism, Naturalism, and Existentialism?

• emphasis on the individual

• emphasis on value education

• emphasis on physical environment

• emphasis on spiritual aims of education

Who emphasized that education is a social process?

• Dewey

• Rousseau

• Pestalozzi

• Vivekananda

Which is the most widely accepted method of education, according to pragmatists?

• lecturing by the teacher

• learning by doing

• leaving the child free to learn

• learning through reading

Which is NOT suggested by John Dewey in relation to children's education?

• They deserve to have a competent education.

• They need interaction to learn.

• They learn best by doing.

• They need to learn how to be active problem-solvers.

Which correctly describes pragmatic educational philosophy?

• Learning is entirely dependent on the teacher.

• Learning is the sole responsibility of the student.

• Learning is dependent on the context of place, time, and circumstances.

• Learning is an interactive process between the teacher and the student.