Modern Philosophies and Theories of Education

In a suburban area, the school head emphasizes a curriculum that fosters a strong sense of community and cooperation among students. The subordinates advocate for more individualism and competition. What decision aligns with Realism?

• Maintain the focus on community and cooperation.

   

• Implement stricter disciplinary measures

• Prioritize individualism and competition.

• Replace the school head with a new one.

In a highly competitive school, the school head encourages a rigorous curriculum and heavy homework load. The subordinates believe that a more balanced approach is necessary to prevent student burnout. What decision aligns with Progressivism?

• Implement a more balanced approach to prevent burnout.

• Maintain the rigorous curriculum and heavy homework load.

• Replace the school head with a new one.

• Introduce even more demanding academic standards.

In an urban school, the school head promotes a curriculum that emphasizes civic education, aiming to develop responsible citizens. The subordinates argue that the curriculum should prioritize vocational skills to enhance employability. What decision aligns with Libertarianism?

 

• Allow students to choose between civic and vocational education.

• Replace the school head with a new one.

• Maintain the focus on civic education.

• Prioritize vocational skills in the curriculum.

A school head in the Philippines faces a legal requirement to ensure that students receive education that aligns with both technical skills and ethical principles. The subordinates believe that practical skills should be the primary focus. What decision aligns with Existentialism?

 

• Maintain the focus on technical and ethical education.

• Replace the school head with a new one.

• Implement stricter disciplinary measures.

• Prioritize practical skills in the curriculum.

A school head in a mountainous area has decided to incorporate local indigenous knowledge into the curriculum, emphasizing the importance of preserving traditional practices. However, the subordinates believe that the curriculum should align more with global standards. What decision aligns with Humanism?

 

• Replace the school head with a new one.

• Prioritize global standards in the curriculum.

• Maintain the focus on indigenous knowledge.

• mplement strict measures to preserve local traditions.

In a school in a densely populated city, the school head enforces a curriculum that primarily focuses on discipline and strict adherence to standards. The subordinates argue that the curriculum should be more open to individuality and creative expression to engage the students better. What decision aligns with Idealism?

 

• Replace the school head with a new one.

• Implement stricter disciplinary measures.

• Maintain the discipline-centered curriculum.

• Allow more creative expression and individuality in the curriculum.

A school head in a coastal region faces the challenge of high student dropout rates due to frequent flooding in the area. The subordinates believe that the school should offer flexible schedules and alternative learning methods to accommodate the student's unique circumstances. What decision aligns with Realism?

 

• Maintain the regular school schedule.

• Provide alternative learning methods.

• Focus on disciplinary measures for absent students.

• Relocate the school to a safer area.

A school head in an urban area of the Philippines has decided to implement a student-centered approach, allowing students to choose their projects and areas of study. However, this approach has led to confusion and a lack of structured learning among the subordinates. What decision aligns with Essentialism to address this issue?

 

• Return to traditional teacher-centered methods.

• Maintain the student-centered approach.

• Provide more guidance and structure for students.

• Focus on disciplinary measures.

In a school in a remote province, the school head strictly enforces a curriculum that focuses on classic academic subjects. The subordinates believe that the curriculum should include local cultural and vocational content to better meet the needs of the community. Which decision aligns with Pragmatism?

 

• Maintain the focus on classic academic subjects.

• Offer extra classes for local cultural education.

• Replace the school head with a new one.

• Implement local cultural and vocational content into the curriculum.

A school head in a rural area of the Philippines has decided to adopt a teaching method that prioritizes discipline and obedience, focusing on rote memorization. The subordinates are resistant to this approach, and it has led to teacher demotivation and a lack of creativity in the classroom. What decision aligns with Perennialism to address this issue?

 

• Implement stricter disciplinary measures.

• Offer professional development on innovative teaching methods.

• Encourage teachers to memorize the curriculum thoroughly.

• Revert to traditional teaching methods.