Chapter 6 - Philosophy of Education Quiz

Asserts that reality is composed of body and mind.

Students spend considerable time & energy mastering the 3 "R's".

Tendency to view ones own culture as superior to others and fail to consider other cultures at all.

Existence only of physical matter.

Teachers role is to explore social problems, suggest alternative perspectives, & facilitate student analysis of problems

Point out that matter is only known through the mind.

Traditional disciplines such as math, science, foreign languages, & literature form the foundation of the curriculum

Examines nature & origin of human knowledge

Wrote influential works on biology, physics, astronomy, mathematics, psychology, & literacy criticism.

Subject matter is second to understanding & appreciating selves.

Holds that sensory experience is the source of knowledge.

Teacher helps student draw generalizations after observing specific instances.

Teacher presents a student with general rules and help them identify examples/application of that rule.

Writing is known for depth, beauty, and clarity.

Back to basics approach to teaching.

Probes the nature of beauty.

Social challenges & problems provide natural direction for curricular & instructional activities.

Organizes schools around the concerns, curiosity, & real-world experiences of students.

Means "everlasting"- focusing on enduring themes and questions that span the ages.

Deals with reasoning.

Emphasizes the power of reason (logic) to derive truths about the world.

list 2 Teacher Centered Philosophies.

Build curriculum around experiences interests, & abilities of students.

List 3 Student Centered Philosophies.

Study of what is "Good" or "Bad" in human behavior, thoughts & feelings.

Purpose of education is to help children find the meaning and direction in their lives.

Goal to help others find the truths that lie within their own mind.