Quiz on Education

What does the term 'educare' mean?

• To lead out or draw out

• To bring up or to mould

• To train

• To develop

Who is considered the first Greek philosopher to explore questions of ethics?

• Plato

• Aristotle

• John Dewey

• Socrates

What is the main focus of John Dewey's educational philosophy?

• Education is a preparation for life

• Education is the continuous reconstruction of experiences

• Education is the organization of a healthy society

• Education is the accumulation of knowledge

Which philosopher founded the Academy, considered the first Western university?

• Plato

• Aristotle

• John Dewey

• Socrates

According to Aristotle, what is the purpose of education?

• To accumulate knowledge

• To create a virtuous society

• To develop a sound mind in a sound body

• To prepare for future challenges

What does Socrates believe education should produce?

• A virtuous man

• A critical thinker

• A skilled worker

• A knowledgeable individual

What is the significance of educational psychology?

• It focuses on the administration of schools

• It helps understand child development

• It emphasizes the importance of cultural norms

• It deals with the history of education

What does the scope of education include?

• Only the historical context of education

• Only teaching methods

• Educational philosophy and psychology

• Only the administration of schools

Which philosopher is known for the quote, 'Education is the process of organization of a healthy society'?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• John Dewey

What does the term 'instrumentalism' refer to in Dewey's philosophy?

• The belief that theory must be applied

• The focus on historical education

• The importance of memorization

• The rejection of practical knowledge