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What do teacher-centered philosophies focus around, according to the text?
What do teacher-centered philosophies focus around, according to the text?
- Existentialism and Pragmatism
- Perennialism and Essentialism (correct)
- Progressivism and Social Reconstructionism
- Existentialism and Progressivism
What are the two main types of teaching philosophies mentioned in the text?
What are the two main types of teaching philosophies mentioned in the text?
- Progressivism and Social Reconstructionism
- Existentialism and Pragmatism
- Teacher-centered and Student-centered (correct)
- Essentialism and Perennialism
What is the primary aim of essentialist teachers?
What is the primary aim of essentialist teachers?
- Focusing on traditional academic disciplines
- Teaching students the accumulated knowledge of civilizations
- Preparing students to survive and succeed in life (correct)
- Evaluating progress through achievement test scores
Which teaching philosophy puts primacy on the learning of the student?
Which teaching philosophy puts primacy on the learning of the student?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a popular student-centered philosophy in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a popular student-centered philosophy in the text?
Who stated that both teacher-centered and student-centered views put primacy on the learning of the student?
Who stated that both teacher-centered and student-centered views put primacy on the learning of the student?
According to perennialists, what is the main focus of teaching in a classroom?
According to perennialists, what is the main focus of teaching in a classroom?
What do teacher-centered philosophies primarily focus on?
What do teacher-centered philosophies primarily focus on?
What is the underlying principle behind essentialism?
What is the underlying principle behind essentialism?
According to the provided text, what is a characteristic of perennialist classrooms?
According to the provided text, what is a characteristic of perennialist classrooms?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a popular teacher-centered philosophy in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a popular teacher-centered philosophy in the text?
What is a characteristic of perennialist classrooms?
What is a characteristic of perennialist classrooms?
What do teacher-centered philosophies primarily focus on, according to the text?
What do teacher-centered philosophies primarily focus on, according to the text?
What principle guides essentialist teachers' aim, as mentioned in the text?
What principle guides essentialist teachers' aim, as mentioned in the text?
According to Mary P. Driscoll, which views put primacy on the learning of the student?
According to Mary P. Driscoll, which views put primacy on the learning of the student?
What is the primary focus of perennialist classrooms, based on the text?
What is the primary focus of perennialist classrooms, based on the text?
What is the primary aim of essentialist teachers, according to the text?
What is the primary aim of essentialist teachers, according to the text?
According to William Gaudelli, what is a specific concern of essentialist teachers?
According to William Gaudelli, what is a specific concern of essentialist teachers?
What characteristic defines teacher-centered philosophies, as per the text?
What characteristic defines teacher-centered philosophies, as per the text?
Based on Shawn A. Faulkner and Christopher M. Cook, what drives the curriculum and warrants more teacher-focused instructional methods?
Based on Shawn A. Faulkner and Christopher M. Cook, what drives the curriculum and warrants more teacher-focused instructional methods?
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Teaching Philosophies
- Two main types of teaching philosophies: teacher-centered and student-centered
- Teacher-centered philosophies primarily focus on the teacher and the transmission of knowledge
- Student-centered philosophies put primacy on the learning of the student
Teacher-Centered Philosophies
- Essentialism: focuses on transmitting a set of core knowledge and skills, aims to develop a common cultural heritage
- Perennialism: focuses on timeless, universal knowledge and skills, emphasizes the development of reasoning and critical thinking
- Both essentialism and perennialism focus on the teacher and the transmission of knowledge
Essentialism
- Primary aim: to develop a common cultural heritage by transmitting a set of core knowledge and skills
- Guiding principle: a set of core knowledge and skills is essential for all students to learn
- Concerns: ensuring students acquire the necessary knowledge and skills
Perennialism
- Primary focus: on timeless, universal knowledge and skills
- Characteristic: emphasizes the development of reasoning and critical thinking
- Focus: on the transmission of knowledge and skills that are considered essential for all individuals to know
Student-Centered Philosophies
- Not mentioned as popular philosophies: perennialism and essentialism
- Mary P. Driscoll states that both teacher-centered and student-centered views put primacy on the learning of the student
Other
- William Gaudelli: specific concern of essentialist teachers is ensuring students acquire the necessary knowledge and skills
- Shawn A.Faulkner and Christopher M.Cook: the curriculum is driven by a focus on core knowledge and skills, which warrants more teacher-focused instructional methods
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