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IDEALISM (Plato)
Ideas are the only true reality.
A. empiricist
B. idealist
C. naturalist
D. Humanist
Teacher Jane is concerned more on
conceptual matters since reality is mental.
She holds this kind of philosophy:
Empiricism
Realism
Idealism
Progressivism
If a teacher would say that honesty is still an
important value even if no one values it, the
teacher can be regarded then as
__________.
A. Realist
B. Empiricist
C. Idealist
D. positivist
The values education student teaches faith, hope
and love and values which are believed to be
permanent values whether they be valued by
people or not. Upon what philosophy is this
anchored?
A. Realism
B. Existentialism
C. Idealism
D. Pragmatism
REALISM (Aristotle)
Reality exists independent on human mind.
A. Idealist
B. Realist
C. Pragmatist
D. Essentialist
A teacher told a student: “Your sickness is not on
your mind for you are really sick; you have a fever
and a flu… “This shows that the teacher adheres
what philosophy.
A. Pragmatism
B. Naturalism
C. Idealism
D. Realism
EMPIRICISM ((John Locke)
Legitimate knowledge arises from what is
provided to the mind by the senses.
A. Perennialism
B. Essentialism
C. Existentialism
D. Progressivism
According to Sarte, “ existence precedes essence.”
teachers who adhere to this philosophical thought
is considered as
A. Essentialist
B. Behaviorist
C. Existentialist
D. Progressivist
Teacher Cris views his students as a unique, free
choosing and responsible individuals. He
encourages them to develop their own
individualities. What philosophy does Teacher Cris
adhere to?
Humanism
Existentialism
Reconstructivism
Essentialism
ESSENTIALISM (William Bagley)
Going back to the basics
Focus on 3Rs ( reading, writing and
arithmetic)
Subject matter is the center of the
educational process.
The teacher is the authority, a master of
his/her discipline.
This is the defining feature of essentialism?
A. Existentialism
B. Humanism
C. Realism
D. Essentialism
Teacher Emmanuel’s philosophy focuses on
the acquisition of the 3 R’s. His philosophy
is rooted in
A. Behaviorism
B. Existentialism
C. Progressivism
D. Essentialism
Philippines’ Elementary Curriculum
emphasizes on the development of the skill
In writing, counting and reading. This
manifest the great consideration given to
this philosophy.
A. Idealism
B. Naturalism
C. Progressivism
D. Essentialism
Perennialism (Robert Hutchins)
maintains that education involves confronting the
problems and questions that have challenged people over
the centuries.
Thus there is a need to study classical tradition of
great books.
Views education as a recurring process based on eternal
truths.
Good education involves a search for and understanding
of truth which can all be found in the great works of
civilization.
Need to study the classical tradition of great books.
Its curriculum is fixed and subject-centered relying heavily on the
disciplines of literature, math, languages, and history.
A curriculum should only include those that have
survived the test of the time and combine the
symbols of literature, history and mathematics.
Thus, curriculum like this contains values that are
constant and universal. What philosophy
describes this kind of curriculum?
Idealism
Perennialism
Humanism
Essentialism
A school principal emphasizes the importance
of the humanities in the curriculum. To
which the educational philosophy does he
adhere?
A. Existentialism
B. Essentialism
C. Perennialism
D. Positivism
PRAGMATISM
It believes that the meaning of an idea can
be determined by the consequence of its
tests: if it works in practice, it is true or
good.
Believes in change as the essence of reality.
Experimental method is its method of
thought.
In recent curricular revision, the humanities are
gradually replaced by technical courses that bear
practical consequences. This shows that curricular
direction is toward ______.
A. Pragmatism
B. Realism
C. Idealism
D. Essentialism
Progressivism
(Francis W. Parker)
Directly grew from pragmatic philosophy.
Education should focus on the whole child.
Learner is a problem solver who makes
meanings through experience
A learner learns well if through active interplay
with others
“Learning by doing principle”
Involves participation of students and allows
them to exercise freedom and moral powers
Methods: Scientific method and problem
solving.
Teacher Marie, unlike other teachers in her school,
practices the non-traditional method of discussing the
lessons using not only the book prescribed by the
school as the main source of information and
knowledge. Instead, she went out of her way to devise
other means that will help her students to understand
better their lessons. To what philosophy does Teacher
Marie submit to?
Progressivism C. Constructivism
Nationalism D. Humanism
Teachers has rich philosophical heritage one
which advocates the “ Learning by doing”
this Philosophy has roots in
A. Essentialism
B. Progressivism
C. Perennialism
D . existentialism
“Education is a continuous process of
experiencing and of visiting or reorganizing
experiences” according to a Progressivist. What
does it mean?
Education begins and ends in school
Education takes place anytime and anywhere
Education happens formally or informally
Education goes on throughout life
Progressivism considers the nature of the
child. Which Philosophy does not adhere to
this?
A. pragmatism
B. Essentialism
C. Humanism
D. Naturalism
Behaviorism
A. Existentialism
B. Behaviorism
C. Perentialism
D. progressivism
S-R Theory has deep roots in this
philosophy
A. Perennialism
B. Behaviorism
C. Existentialism
D. Progressivism
Rationalism
(Rene Descartes)
A. Progressivist
B. Pragmatist
C. Realist
D. Reconstructionist
In line with the philosophy of
Reconstructivism, which of the following
should be given emphasis in teaching?
To seek for a better position in the society
To compare oneself to the less fortunate
To become economically self-reliant
To designate one’s superiority over the
others
Hedonism- Pleasure is the only good thing
to the person.
a. Constructivism
b. Reconstructivism
c. Humanism
d. Existentialism
After studying the principle of Identity, Teacher
Beng asks her students to determine which
among the given set of problems conforms to
the said identity. This shows that Teacher Beng
upholds this kind of philosophy?
a. Perennialism
b. Progressivism
c. Essentialism
d. Naturalism
Thea listened to the advice given by her sister to end
the relationship that she was with Gilbert. However,
her sister learned that the advice she has given was
not followed and Thea decided to continue the
relationship. This action of Thea is a manifestation
of what kind of philosophy?
a. Essentialism
b. Existentialism
c. Perrenialism
d. Humanism
After finishing the degree in Education, teacher
Marie learns that learning never stops. In fact,
she accumulates more knowledge after leaving
the portal of her alma mater. This typifies what
kind of philosophy?
a. Constructivism
b. Perennialism
c. Progressivism
d. humanism
Riean Therese is an advocate of the
principle “making the most of your
life”. She is indeed an advocate of
what kind of philosophy?
a. Humanism
b. IDealism
c. Realism
d. Existentialism
“Life is what you make it” exemplifies
best what ________ is:
a. Existentialism
b. Humanism
c. Progressivism
d. essentialism
Teacher Roj serves as an inspiration to his
students because of his effeciency and
effectiveness as a teacher. The mind set of his
students towards him is an instance of what
kind of philosophy?
a. Realism
b. Idealism
c. Nationalism
d. Constructivism
Keane learns well through active
interplay with others. His learning
increases when engaged in activities
that has meaning in him. Which
philosophy can describe this?
a. Progressivism
b. Idealism
c. Realism
d. Empiricism
“Learning is the process of retrieving
prior learning”. This is statement from
a
a. Constructivist
b. Reconstructivist
c. Progressivist
d. Idealist
Teacher Filemon is convinced that whenever a
student performs a desired behavior, and
provide reinforcement, he learns to perform
the behavior on his own. On which principle is
Teacher Filemon’s conviction based?
a. Enviromentalism
b. Behaviorism
c. Cognitivism
d. Constructivism
During the faculty recollection, Mr. Alcoriza asked his
teachers to share their thoughts about their students
as their primary customer. What followed were the gist
of what were shared:
T.Maida: The learner is a product of his environment.
Sometimes he has no choice. He is determined by his
environment
T.Agnes: The learner can choose what he becomes
despite his environment
T.Mitch: The learner is a social being who learns well
through an active interplay with others.
T. Whose
Beng: philosophical
The learner concept
is rational being.
is that School
of teacher should
Maida?
develop his rational and moral powers.
a. rationalist’s
b. Behaviorist’s
c. Existentialist’s
d. Progressivist’s
During the faculty recollection, Mr. Alcoriza asked his
teachers to share their thoughts about their students
as their primary customer. What followed were the gist
of what were shared:
T.Maida: The learner is a product of his environment.
Sometimes he has no choice. He is determined by his
environment
T.Agnes: The learner can choose what he becomes
despite his environment
T.Mitch: The learner is a social being who learns well
through an active interplay with others.
T. Whose
Beng: philosophical
The learner concept
is rational being.
is that School
of teacher should
Agnes?
develop his rational and moral powers.
a. rationalist’s
b. Behaviorist’s
c. Existentialist’s
d. Progressivist’s
During the faculty recollection, Mr. Alcoriza asked his
teachers to share their thoughts about their students
as their primary customer. What followed were the gist
of what were shared:
T.Maida: The learner is a product of his environment.
Sometimes he has no choice. He is determined by his
environment
T.Agnes: The learner can choose what he becomes
despite his environment
T.Mitch: The learner is a social being who learns well
through an active interplay with others.
T. Whose
Beng: The learner concept
philosophical is rational being.
is that School
of teacher should
Mitch?
develop his rational and moral powers.
a. rationalist’s
b. Behaviorist’s
c. Existentialist’s
d. Progressivist’s
During the faculty recollection, Mr. Alcoriza asked his
teachers to share their thoughts about their students
as their primary customer. What followed were the gist
of what were shared:
T.Maida: The learner is a product of his environment.
Sometimes he has no choice. He is determined by his
environment
T.Agnes: The learner can choose what he becomes
despite his environment
T.Mitch: The learner is a social being who learns well
through an active interplay with others.
T. Beng:
Whose The learner is
philosophical rational
concept being.
is that SchoolBeng?
of teacher should
develop his rational and moral powers.
a. rationalist’s
b. Behaviorist’s
c. Existentialist’s
d. Progressivist’s
During the faculty recollection, Mr. Alcoriza asked his
teachers to share their thoughts about their students
as their primary customer. What followed were the gist
of what were shared:
T.Maida: The learner is a product of his environment.
Sometimes he has no choice. He is determined by his
environment
T.Agnes: The learner can choose what he becomes
despite his environment
T.Mitch: The learner is a social being who learns well
through an active interplay with others.
T. Beng: The learner
Whose is rational
response being.
denies man’s School
free will? should
develop his rational and moral
a. Teacher Maida powers.
b. Teacher Agnes
c. Teacher Mitch
d. Teacher Beng
Teacher Cris views his students as a unique,
free choosing and responsible individuals. He
encourages them to develop their own
individualities. What philosophy does Teacher
Cris adhere to?
a. Humanism
b. Existentialism
c. Reconstructivism
d. Essentialism
Teacher Helen’s class is engage in problem solving
activity which in a way is a reflection of the personal
and social experiences. The purpose of this activity
is for the students to acquire the skills that can help
them in solving their own real-life problems. What
philosophy can best describe this?
a. Realism
b. Idealism
c. Progressivism
d. Existentialism
In her class, Teacher Janis always presents
principle and values so as to encourage her
students to examine them and decide for
themselves whether to accept it or not. What
kind of philosophy does Teacher Janis practice?
a. Idealism
b. Essentialism
c. Humanism
d. Existensialism