What does Biesta say about the purpose of education?

It involves qualification, socialization, and subjectification

What does Biesta mean by the disappearance of the teacher?

The role of teaching is diminished in favor of student centered learning

What is "learnification" according to Biesta?

The emphasis on learning without knowing what is learned, why and from whom

What does Biesta mean when he says that teaching is a "gift"?

Teaching is an act of giving something new to students

What does Biesta say about the difference between learning from and being taught by?

Using teachers are a resourse, and receiving new knowledge

Biesta argues that teachers must make professional judgements about education. What does this mean?

Teachers must decide what is educationally desirable in each situation

What is the main takeaway from Biesta's article?

Teaching is about making judgments and challenging students

Why does Biesta critique the idea of teachers as mere "facilitators"?

It undermines a teacher's role in shaping students' learning experiences

According to Biesta, what role does resistance play in education?

Struggle and resistance are essential for meaningful learning

Which of the following best describes Biesta's argument about teaching?

Teaching is bringing something new to students

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What does Biesta say about the purpose of education?
The main goal of education is to achieve high test scores
Education should focus solely on preparing students for the workforce
Schools should only focus on skills that are immediately applicable to jobs
It involves qualification, socialization, and subjectification
2
What does Biesta mean by the disappearance of the teacher?
The role of teaching is diminished in favor of student centered learning
Teachers are being replaced by technology
Students no longer need teachers
Teachers are leaving the profession
3
What is "learnification" according to Biesta?
The emphasis on learning without knowing what is learned, why and from whom
A method of assessment based on learning progress
A strategy to make students learn faster
The process of making learning more fun
4
What does Biesta mean when he says that teaching is a "gift"?
Teaching should be an effortless process
Students should feel grateful for their teachers
Teaching is an act of giving something new to students
Teachers should give students' rewards for learning
5
What does Biesta say about the difference between learning from and being taught by?
There is no difference between the two
Using teachers are a resourse, and receiving new knowledge
Learning from is more effective than being taught by
Being taught by means students memorize information better
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Biesta argues that teachers must make professional judgements about education. What does this mean?
Teachers should always follow a strict curriculum with no flexibility
Teachers must assess students purely based on standardized test scores
Teachers should let students decide what they want to learn
Teachers must decide what is educationally desirable in each situation
7
What is the main takeaway from Biesta's article?
Teaching is about making judgments and challenging students
Teachers should control everything in the classroom
Education should be purely student led with no teacher involvement
Learning is more important that teaching
8
Why does Biesta critique the idea of teachers as mere "facilitators"?
It undermines a teacher's role in shaping students' learning experiences
Because students cannot learn without direct instruction
Because facilitating learning is ineffective
Because teachers should control every aspect of the learning process
9
According to Biesta, what role does resistance play in education?
Struggle and resistance are essential for meaningful learning
Resistance indicates that students are not ready to learn
Teachers should remove all obstacles to make learning easier
It should be avoided because it makes learning harder
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Which of the following best describes Biesta's argument about teaching?
Teaching is bringing something new to students
Teachers should step back and let students discover learning independently
Students learn best when provided with direct instruction
Teaching should only focus on standardized learning outcomes

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