Questions and Answers
What is the teacher's role in an existentialist classroom?
Help students define their own essence by exposing them to various paths they may take in life.
What is Materialism?
Belief in the existence of only the physical, affirming fundamentally the existence of matter.
What is Idealism?
Belief that the physical realm is but an illusion, and that matter is known only through the mind.
What are the four factors that have kept essentialism at the center stage in education? (Select all that apply)
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In the context of behaviorism, a program termed ________ ____________ gradually lessens extrinsic rewards as a student acquires and masters a targeted behavior.
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What is the first step involved in the scientific method of problem solving according to John Dewey?
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What is the second step involved in the scientific method of problem solving according to John Dewey?
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What is the third step involved in the scientific method of problem solving according to John Dewey?
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What is the fourth step involved in the scientific method of problem solving according to John Dewey?
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What is the fifth and final step involved in the scientific method of problem solving according to John Dewey?
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Digital social activism, often coined ___________, extends the impact of social reconstructionism to a global stage.
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What does Metaphysics deal with?
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What is Epistemology?
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In some countries, the shared educational responsibility is called ________ _________.
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What are three accurate statements about constructivism in the context of education? (Select all that apply)
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____________ see education as a sorting mechanism, identifying and preparing the intellectually gifted for leadership, while providing vocational training for the rest of society.
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Study Notes
Teacher's Role in Existentialist Classroom
- Teachers guide students in defining their own essence by presenting various life paths.
Materialism
- Philosophical stance affirming only the existence of physical matter.
Idealism
- Perspective that views the physical realm as an illusion, knowing matter solely through the mind.
Essentialism Factors in Education
- Standardized testing from No Child Left Behind
- Global economic competition pressures
- The 1983 report titled A Nation at Risk
- Launch of Sputnik in 1957 underscoring educational priorities
Behavior Modification
- In behaviorism, extrinsic rewards are gradually reduced as students master targeted behaviors.
Scientific Method in Progressive Education
- Awareness of a problem is the initial step in John Dewey's scientific method approach.
- Defining the problem follows awareness, clarifying the focus of inquiry.
- Proposing various hypotheses is the third step, encouraging critical thinking.
- Examining the consequences of each hypothesis based on prior experiences is the fourth step.
- The final step involves testing the most likely solution to validate findings.
Digital Social Activism
- Coined as "clicktivism," this term extends social reconstructionism's impact globally.
Metaphysics
- Branch of philosophy exploring the origin and structure of reality.
Epistemology
- Focuses on the nature and origin of human knowledge, addressing how knowledge is acquired.
Informal Education
- Describes the shared educational responsibilities among adults and older children, where young learners observe and imitate to learn adult roles.
Constructivism in Education
- Supports the idea that individuals continually seek to make sense of their world.
- Aligns with critical thinking and project-based learning methodologies.
- Encourages scaffolding to connect prior knowledge with new information.
Perennialism
- Views education as a mechanism for sorting students, preparing the intellectually gifted for leadership roles and vocational training for others.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards from Chapter 6 of ED 102 Schools and Society. This chapter delves into educational philosophies, including existentialism, materialism, and idealism. Perfect for students wanting to enhance their understanding of classroom roles and theories.
