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According to existentialism, what is the primary role of the educator?
According to existentialism, what is the primary role of the educator?
- To guide students in the exploration of their own values and passions. (correct)
- To provide students with a fixed set of values and beliefs.
- To prepare students for specific career paths.
- To enforce a strict curriculum that ensures academic success.
Which educational approach emphasizes learning through real-world problem-solving and collaboration?
Which educational approach emphasizes learning through real-world problem-solving and collaboration?
- Pragmatism (correct)
- Feminist Pedagogy
- Critical Pedagogy
- Existentialism
What is a central tenet of critical pedagogy?
What is a central tenet of critical pedagogy?
- Maintaining traditional power dynamics within the classroom.
- Promoting standardized testing to measure student achievement.
- Focusing solely on individual academic success.
- Empowering students to question social structures and power systems. (correct)
Which approach seeks to dismantle hierarchical power structure in education?
Which approach seeks to dismantle hierarchical power structure in education?
An educator designs a curriculum where students engage in community projects to address local environmental issues. Which educational philosophy is best reflected?
An educator designs a curriculum where students engage in community projects to address local environmental issues. Which educational philosophy is best reflected?
If a teacher encourages students to reflect on their personal values and beliefs, helping them create individual projects, which educational philosophical is reflected?
If a teacher encourages students to reflect on their personal values and beliefs, helping them create individual projects, which educational philosophical is reflected?
A history teacher incorporates discussions about gender bias in historical narratives and encourages students to research the contributions of marginalized women. Which educational philosophy is exemplified?
A history teacher incorporates discussions about gender bias in historical narratives and encourages students to research the contributions of marginalized women. Which educational philosophy is exemplified?
A civics class analyzes local policies and organizes a campaign to advocate for changes benefiting marginalized communities. Which approach most closely aligns with this activity?
A civics class analyzes local policies and organizes a campaign to advocate for changes benefiting marginalized communities. Which approach most closely aligns with this activity?
Which sociological perspective views education as a tool for upholding social stability and ensuring the seamless operation of society?
Which sociological perspective views education as a tool for upholding social stability and ensuring the seamless operation of society?
From a functionalist perspective, what is the primary role of education in role allocation?
From a functionalist perspective, what is the primary role of education in role allocation?
How does Conflict Theory differ from Functionalism in its view of education?
How does Conflict Theory differ from Functionalism in its view of education?
According to Conflict Theory, how does the educational system often value cultural capital?
According to Conflict Theory, how does the educational system often value cultural capital?
Which of the following is an example of how schools may unwittingly maintain social inequalities, according to Conflict Theory?
Which of the following is an example of how schools may unwittingly maintain social inequalities, according to Conflict Theory?
A school implements a new curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking and challenges traditional power structures. Which sociological perspective is most likely critical of this approach?
A school implements a new curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking and challenges traditional power structures. Which sociological perspective is most likely critical of this approach?
A study finds that students from wealthier backgrounds consistently perform better on standardized tests, even when controlling for school quality. Which sociological perspective best explains this phenomenon?
A study finds that students from wealthier backgrounds consistently perform better on standardized tests, even when controlling for school quality. Which sociological perspective best explains this phenomenon?
A school system aims to create a more equitable environment by actively addressing biases in curriculum and teaching methods that traditionally disadvantage minority students. How would Conflict Theory view this initiative?
A school system aims to create a more equitable environment by actively addressing biases in curriculum and teaching methods that traditionally disadvantage minority students. How would Conflict Theory view this initiative?
From a critical theory perspective, what is the primary role of education?
From a critical theory perspective, what is the primary role of education?
Which sociological perspective emphasizes stability and integration within the education system?
Which sociological perspective emphasizes stability and integration within the education system?
How does the family primarily contribute to societal continuity?
How does the family primarily contribute to societal continuity?
Which social institution is most directly responsible for the transmission of formal knowledge and skills?
Which social institution is most directly responsible for the transmission of formal knowledge and skills?
In what aspect of individual development does the family have the MOST influence?
In what aspect of individual development does the family have the MOST influence?
Which concept suggests that education provides opportunities for individuals to achieve success based on their abilities?
Which concept suggests that education provides opportunities for individuals to achieve success based on their abilities?
Which of the following perspectives focuses on inequalities and power dynamics within the education system?
Which of the following perspectives focuses on inequalities and power dynamics within the education system?
What is a key function of schools, related to societal expectations?
What is a key function of schools, related to societal expectations?
Which of the following best exemplifies a positive school culture?
Which of the following best exemplifies a positive school culture?
How does education contribute to cultural transmission?
How does education contribute to cultural transmission?
In what way can the 'hidden curriculum' contribute to social inequality?
In what way can the 'hidden curriculum' contribute to social inequality?
What is the primary role of education in socializing individuals?
What is the primary role of education in socializing individuals?
How might access to resources affect a student's experience and outcome in the education system?
How might access to resources affect a student's experience and outcome in the education system?
How does Symbolic Interactionism view the role of classroom dynamics in shaping a student's educational path?
How does Symbolic Interactionism view the role of classroom dynamics in shaping a student's educational path?
Which scenario exemplifies how education can perpetuate social inequality?
Which scenario exemplifies how education can perpetuate social inequality?
What is a key difference between the formal curriculum and the hidden curriculum?
What is a key difference between the formal curriculum and the hidden curriculum?
In the context of Symbolic Interactionism, how can labels assigned by teachers and peers affect a student's experience?
In the context of Symbolic Interactionism, how can labels assigned by teachers and peers affect a student's experience?
According to Feminist Theory, which of the following is an argument regarding gender and education?
According to Feminist Theory, which of the following is an argument regarding gender and education?
How could a school actively work to counteract the reproduction of social inequality?
How could a school actively work to counteract the reproduction of social inequality?
How does the concept of the 'hidden curriculum' relate to Feminist Theory in education?
How does the concept of the 'hidden curriculum' relate to Feminist Theory in education?
What is a primary focus of Critical Theory in the context of education?
What is a primary focus of Critical Theory in the context of education?
According to Critical Theory, what role should education ideally play beyond socialization?
According to Critical Theory, what role should education ideally play beyond socialization?
How does Critical Theory view the curriculum in schools?
How does Critical Theory view the curriculum in schools?
Which perspective advocates for equal opportunities in education, encouraging women to enter traditionally male-dominated fields like STEM?
Which perspective advocates for equal opportunities in education, encouraging women to enter traditionally male-dominated fields like STEM?
A country is experiencing widespread social unrest due to economic inequality. Which governmental action would most directly address this issue?
A country is experiencing widespread social unrest due to economic inequality. Which governmental action would most directly address this issue?
Which scenario best illustrates the interconnectedness of social institutions?
Which scenario best illustrates the interconnectedness of social institutions?
A government prioritizes economic growth above all else, leading to environmental degradation and increased social inequality. Which key function of government is being neglected in this scenario?
A government prioritizes economic growth above all else, leading to environmental degradation and increased social inequality. Which key function of government is being neglected in this scenario?
In a society where the government strictly controls the media and suppresses dissent, which aspect of citizen's lives is most directly impacted?
In a society where the government strictly controls the media and suppresses dissent, which aspect of citizen's lives is most directly impacted?
How might a government's fiscal policies influence families' access to educational opportunities?
How might a government's fiscal policies influence families' access to educational opportunities?
Flashcards
Existentialism: Educator's Role
Existentialism: Educator's Role
To guide students in exploring their values and passions.
Educational Pragmatism
Educational Pragmatism
Learning through real-world problem-solving and collaboration.
Critical Pedagogy
Critical Pedagogy
Empowering students to question social structures and power systems.
Feminist Pedagogy
Feminist Pedagogy
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Pragmatism example activity
Pragmatism example activity
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Existentialism example activity
Existentialism example activity
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Feminist Pedagogy example activity
Feminist Pedagogy example activity
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Critical Pedagogy example activity
Critical Pedagogy example activity
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Functionalism view of education
Functionalism view of education
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Functionalism: Role Allocation
Functionalism: Role Allocation
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Conflict Theory vs. Functionalism
Conflict Theory vs. Functionalism
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Conflict Theory & Cultural Capital
Conflict Theory & Cultural Capital
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Conflict Theory and Inequality perpetuation in schools
Conflict Theory and Inequality perpetuation in schools
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Functionalism & challenging curriculum
Functionalism & challenging curriculum
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Conflict theory on test performance
Conflict theory on test performance
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Conflict Theory and equitable environments
Conflict Theory and equitable environments
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Critical Theory: Role of Education
Critical Theory: Role of Education
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Functionalism focuses on...
Functionalism focuses on...
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Family's Main Contribution
Family's Main Contribution
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Education's Direct Responsibility
Education's Direct Responsibility
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Family's Strongest Influence
Family's Strongest Influence
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Concept of Meritocracy
Concept of Meritocracy
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Conflict Theory Focus
Conflict Theory Focus
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Schools' key function
Schools' key function
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Positive School Culture
Positive School Culture
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Education & Cultural Transmission
Education & Cultural Transmission
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'Hidden Curriculum' & Inequality
'Hidden Curriculum' & Inequality
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Education & Socializing
Education & Socializing
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Resources Affecting Schools
Resources Affecting Schools
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Symbolic Interactionism in class
Symbolic Interactionism in class
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