Philosophies of Education

• Idealism:

  • Ideas exist independently from the material world
  • Ideas that exist in the mind are the only reality
  • Examples include values, spirituality, and doctrines
• Realism:

  • Concerned with what is real and observable
  • Reality must be sensible and perceivable by the senses
• Essentialism:

  • Focuses on the development of Reading, Writing, and arithmetic (mathematics)
  • These are considered essential arts
  • Involves multiple choice and situational questions in exams
• Perennialism:

  • Focuses on unchanging and permanent truths
  • Understanding of Truth found in great books, humanities, and works of civilization
• Progressivism:

  • Learning by doing things
  • Students are exposed to experiments and hands-on activities for change, growth, and development
• Behaviorism:

  • Establishing a conducive classroom environment for successful teaching and learning
  • Providing a favorable learning environment to modify and shape student behavior
• Naturalism:

  • Unfolding the child's potential to adapt to changing times and needs
  • Allowing students to express themselves and unlock their full potential
• Extensionalism:

  • Freedom to choose how to live their lives
  • Celebrating diversity and uniqueness
• Constructivism:

  • Learners construct their own reality based on experiences
  • Giving meaning and interpreting experiences to construct reality
• Reconstructivism:

  • Advocates identifying social, economic, and political problems to create a better society
  • Formulating solutions to address problems and create a better world
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  • A. Existentialism
  • B. Humanism
  • C. Progressivism
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• 2. After listening to the homily of the Priest about fidelity, Catherine has a moment of reflection. Her understanding of the value of fidelity has become deeper as she related this to her past experience. This typifies what kind of philosophy?

  • A. Constructivism
  • B. Reconstructivism
  • C. Humanism
  • D. Existentialism
• 3. 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
• 4. Joy listens to the advice given by her sister to end the relationship that she has with Min Hoo. However, her sister learned that the advice she has given was not followed and Joy decided to continue the relationship. This action of Joy is a manifestation of what kind of philosophy?

  • A. Essentialism
  • B. Existentialism
  • C. Perennialism
  • D. Humanism
• 5. After finishing the degree in Education, Teacher Mary realizes 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
• 6. Mary Joy is an advocate of the principle "making the most of your life". Live life to the fullest. She is indeed an advocate of what kind of philosophy?

  • A. Humanism
  • B. Idealism
  • C. Realism
  • D. Existentialism
• 7. Teacher Mae Joy is a very dedicated teacher in the nursery. Her foremost concern is for the students to learn how to adapt themselves in the environment. This shows that Teacher Mae Joy upholds this kind of philosophy?

  • A. Naturalism
  • B. Pragmatism
  • C. Progressivism
  • D. Rationalism
• 8. Teacher Sun Woo serves as an inspiration to his students because of his efficiency and effectiveness as a teacher. The mindset of his students towards him is an instance of what kind of philosophy?

  • A. Realism
  • B. Idealism
  • C. Realism
  • D. Empiricism
• 9. Lee Min Hoo learns well through active interplay with others. His learning increases when engaged in activities that have meaning to him. Which philosophy can describe this?

  • A. Progressivism
  • B. Idealism
  • C. Realism
  • D. Empiricism
• 10. "Learning is the process of retrieving prior learning", this is a statement from:

  • A. Constructivist
  • B. Reconstructivist
  • C. Progressivist
  • D. Idealist
• 11. "The curriculum is a total learning experience for an individual". This point of view is considered to be of:

  • A. Traditionalist
  • B. Progressivist
  • C. Materialist
  • D. Cognitivist
• 12. The principal shares the thought with his teachers that the subject matter should help students understand and appreciate themselves as unique individuals who accept complete responsibility for their thoughts, feelings, and actions. From which point of view is this thought based?

  • A. Essentialism
  • B. Rationalism
  • C. Progressivism
  • D. Existentialism
• • Teacher Karylle: The learner is a rational being. School should develop his rational and moral powers.

  Whose philosophical concept is that Teacher Vhong?

  • A. Existentialist
  • B. Progressivist
  • C. Behaviorist
  • D. Rationalist
• 13. During the faculty recollection, Mr. Duterte asked his teachers to share their thoughts about their students as their primary customer. What followed were the gist of what were shared:

  • Teacher Vhong: The learner is a product of his environment. Sometimes he has no choice. He is determined by his environment.
  • Teacher Vice: The learner can choose what he becomes despite his environment.
  • Teacher Anne: The learner is a social being who learns well through an active interplay with others.
• 14. Teacher Vice's response comes from the mouth of?

  • A. Essentialist
  • B. Perennialist
  • C. Existentialist
  • D. Behaviorist
• 15. If you agree with Teacher Anne, you are more of _______

  • A. Progressivist
  • B. Perennialist
  • C. Essentialist
  • D. Rationalist
• 16. If you identify with Teacher Karylle, you adhere to this philosophy

  • A. Behaviorist
  • B. Perennialism
  • C. Existentialist
  • D. Progressivist
• 17. Student Park Shin Hye, after receiving the conceptual knowledge on multiplication of trinomials from his Algebra Teacher, immediately answers the exercises in the book. This demonstrates what kind of philosophy?

  • A. Existentialism
  • B. Idealism
  • C. Constructivism
  • D. Progressivism
• 18. Teacher Lee Jung Suk views his students as unique, free choosing, and responsible individuals. He encourages them to develop their own individualities. What philosophy does Teacher Lee Jung Suk adhere to?

  • A. Naturalism
  • B. Humanism
  • C. Existentialism
  • D. Constructivism
• 19. In the Social Science class of Mr. Kim So Hyun, students identify the various social and economic problems that require urgent solutions. They not only discuss the ways to address it but also agreed to participate in solving them. What kind of philosophy does this class uphold?

  • A. Essentialism
  • B. Reconstructivism
  • C. Naturalism
  • D. Behaviorism
• 20. Teacher Park Bo Gum, unlike other teachers in his school, practices the nontraditional method of discussing the lessons using not only the book prescribed by the school as the main source of information and knowledge. Instead, he went out of his way to devise other means that will help his students to understand their lessons. To what philosophy does Teacher Park Bo Gum submit to?

  • A. Behaviorism
  • B. Constructivism
  • C. Progressivism
  • D. Humanism
• 21. Teacher Soong Jong Ki's class is engaged in problem-solving activity which, in a way, is a reflection of 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. Existentialism
  • B. Progressivism
  • C. Idealism
  • D. Realism
• 22. In his class, Teacher Goong Yu always presents principles and values so as to encourage his students to examine them and decide for themselves whether to accept it or not. What kind of philosophy does Teacher Goong Yu practice?

  • A. Idealism
  • B. Existentialism
  • C. Humanism
  • D. Essentialism
• 23. Teacher Kim Woo Bin is an inspiration to almost all of his students. His efficiency and effectiveness in the profession are truly outstanding. Which of the following describes this attitude of the students toward him?

  • A. Existentialism
  • B. Naturalism
  • C. Progressivism
  • D. Idealism
• 24. If a teacher states that "specialization is knowing more and more about less and less, hence it is better to be a generalist". What kind of philosophy do they uphold?

  • A. Progressivism
  • B. Essentialism
  • C. Naturalism
  • D. Perennialism
• 25. In social trends, how do you call those who are for the revival of the classics?

  • A. Progressivist
  • B. Essentialist
  • C. Humanist
  • D. Behaviorist
• 26. A teacher puts emphasis on making her students master the rules of multiplying fractions, and not so much on the strategies and execution. This is an illustration of _______?

  • A. Existentialism
  • B. Progressivism
  • C. Essentialism
  • D. Naturalism
• Existentialism
• Naturalism
• Essentialism