Quiz on Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education

Who is considered the Father of Sociology?

• Auguste Comte

• Harry M. Johnson

• Herbert Spencer

• Morris Ginsberg

What does sociology primarily study?

• Physical education

• Natural sciences

• Human behavior in society

• Mathematical phenomena

What is the origin of the word 'sociology'?

• Latin word 'Societus'

• Greek word 'Logos'

• French word 'Société'

• Spanish word 'Sociedad'

Which philosopher wrote 'Principles of Sociology'?

• Morris Ginsberg

• Auguste Comte

• Herbert Spencer

• E. George Payne

What does educational sociology focus on?

• Social relationships in education

• Mathematics in education

• History of education

• Physical education

What is the main difference between equity and equality in education?

• Equality is about fairness

• Equity considers individual needs

• Equality focuses on individual needs

• Equity treats everyone the same

Which agency is NOT considered an agency of education?

• School

• Government

• Community

• Family

What is the role of educators in an equitable classroom?

• To recognize individual differences

• To focus solely on curriculum

• To treat all students the same

• To ignore students' backgrounds

What does equity in education aim to achieve?

• Equal funding for all schools

• Tailored resources for individual needs

• Uniform access for all

• Standardized testing for everyone

What is one challenge of achieving equity in education?

• Ignoring individual needs

• Providing identical resources

• Addressing diverse learning styles

• Creating standardized tests