7th quiz ED 201

The most important feature of Existentialism is the recognition of the individual and his

• awareness to imitate what others do

• obedience to what has been dictated

• ability to make own choices or preferences

• willingness to follow given orders

Teacher Jane always recognizes and appreciates great pieces of artwork in her class. What sub-branch of philosophy is emphasized in Teacher Jane’s class?

• Ontology       

• Ethics

• Logic

• Aesthetics    

Which philosophy is the basis for the development of essential skills like reading, writing, and arithmetic?

• Constructivism

• Essentialism

• Existentialism

• Progressivism

Which of the following obviously violates the theory of essentialism?

• Developing mastery of a subject matter  

• A child-centered curriculum

• A teacher-centered strategy

• Respecting the teacher’s styles of teaching

Which branch of philosophy pertains to the study of nature of knowledge?

• Epistemology

• Metaphysics

• Axiology

• Ontology

Which is NOT the role of a progressivist teacher?

• sets up a democratic classroom environment

• provides atmosphere for group thinking

• imposes rigid discipline

• teaches to develop personal and social values

Teacher Mark views his students as a unique, free choosing and responsible individuals. He encourages them to develop their own potentials. What philosophy does teacher Mark adhere to?

• Behaviorism

• Existentialism

• Constructivism

• Essentialism

Mrs. Fuentes emphasizes in her teaching the great works of literature and art, and the laws or principles of science. To what philosophy does Mrs. Fuentes adhere to?

• Existentialism

• Essentialism   

• Progressivism

• Perennialism

Teacher Jenny believes that whenever a student performs a desired behavior, provided reinforcement and soon the student will learn to perform the behavior on his own.  On which principle is Teacher Jenny’s belief based?

• Constructivism

• Perennialism

• Behaviorism

• Progressivism

Teacher Carla, unlike other teachers in her school, practices the non-traditional method of discussing the lessons using not only the book prescribed by the school as the main source of information and knowledge. Instead, she goes out of her way to devise other means that will help her students to understand better their lessons. To what philosophy does Teacher Carla submit to?

• Progressivism

• Essentialism

• Perennialism

• Existentialism