Chapter 12 Questions for Review: Philosophy of Education

1. Epistemology deals with how we know what we know.

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2. Philosophers who believe that the innermost reality is that of mind are called idealists.

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3. Philosophers who believe sensory experiences are the ultimate determinant of knowledge are called empiricists.

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4. Teaching by the Socratic Method emphasizes answers over inquiry.

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5. Existentialists believe in regimentation for everyone.

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6. Perennialists believe an effective education need not be aimed at the transitory needs of the students or society.

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7. According to progressivists, academic rigor is the most important component of education.

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8. Behaviorists believe each person has the free-will to develop as he or she sees fit.

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9. Essentialists support a rigidly structured curriculum.

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10. Perennialists believe emphasis on rote memory is the key method of teaching students.

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11. The branch of philosophy that is concerned with reasoning is called

metaphysics
logic
epistemology
ethics

12. According to progressivists,

education should focus on the discussion of timeless questions such as "What is beauty?" or "What is truth?"
frequent objective testing is the best way to determine what students know
student interests should not be allowed to take time and attention away from the academic curriculum
students learn best from what they consider most relevant to their lives

13. The "back-to-basics" movement is most associated with

progressivism
essentialism
behaviorism
perennialism

14. Which of the following is NOT associated with behaviorism?

programmed learning
the "Skinner box"
external rewards
free will

15. Essentialists would be most likely to argue that

art should focus on individual expression and creativity
it is the role of the teacher to communicate knowledge to the student
the major way students learn is from each other
an effective school stresses internships outside the classroom

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