Philosophies of Education (Prof-Ed)

• What school of thought is behind the student-centered approach in teaching which emphasizes discovery learning among students?

  Progressivism
• In order to lessen the likelihood of students disarranging chairs and to ensure there is no litter on the floor, Teacher Coleen makes sure the classroom is clean and orderly. On which school of thought is her action based?

  Behaviorism
• Your students are more interested in a topic that is not part of your lesson, so you drop your original lesson in favor of what they like. Which philosophy governs your decision?

  Existentialism
• What educational philosophy should a teacher emphasize if he wants his students to develop self-responsibility and accountability?

  Constructivist
• Value clarification as a strategy in Values Education classes is anchored on which philosophy?

  Idealism
• Teacher M views his students as unique, free-choosing and responsible individuals. All classroom activities revolve around the said premise. What theory underlies this?

  Existentialism
• As a member of the curriculum committee, your chief concern is to give the child freedom to choose what to learn and believe, as you allow them to set their own identities and standards. What philosophy will you consider?

  Existentialism
• All of the following are attributes of the philosophy of existentialism that influence learning experiences in physical education.

  creativity, self-responsibility, self-awareness
• Principal B tells her teachers that training in the humanities is most important. To which educational philosophy does he adhere?

  Existentialism
• Your teacher is of the opinion that the world and everything in it are ever changing and so teaches you the skill to cope with change. What is his governing philosophy?

  Existentialism
• Principal C shares this thought with his teachers:Subject matter should help students understand and appreciate themselves as unique individuals who accept complete responsibility for their thoughts, feelings, and actions. From which philosophy is this thought based?

  Existentialism
• The Department of Education gives greater emphasis on the development of basic skills. What is the philosophical basis for this?

  Essentialism
• Scouting and Citizen's Army Training (CAT) give training in character-building, citizenship training, etc. Which leads to the creation of a new social order and a new society eventually. What philosophy supports this?

  Social-Reconstructionism
• What philosophy of education advocates that the curriculum should only include universal and unchanging truths?

  Perennialism
• What recent educational development realities align with perennialism?

  Exercising the students' higher-order thinking skills (HOTS)
• Focused on 3 R's.

  Essentialism
• Virtue as one component in the teaching of Rizal as a course focuses on the teaching of good and beauty consistent with the good and beauty in God. What philosophy supports this?

  Idealism
• Teacher V demonstrated the technique on how to group students according to their needs and interests and how to use self-paced instructional materials. Which philosophy is manifested in this activity?

  Progressivism
• Activities planned by school clubs/ organizations show school-community connection geared towards society's needs. What philosophy is related to this?

  Social Reconstructionism
• What philosophy is related to the practice of schools acting as laboratory for teaching reforms and experimentation?

  Progressivism
• Your teacher is of the opinion that the world and everything in it are changing and so teaches you the skill to cope with the changes. Which is his governing philosophy?

  Experimentalism
• Which philosophy has the educational objective to indoctrinate Filipinos to accept the teachings of the Catholic church which is foster faith in God?

  Idealism
• Teacher G, a Christian Living teacher, puts so much significance on values development and discipline. What could be her educational philosophy?

  Idealism
• Which philosophy approves a teacher who lectures most of the time and requires his students to memorize the rules of grammar?

  Idealism
• Mr. Rivera, a new teacher, believes that education is a process of development and is life itself; therefore, experience related to the child's need and interest should be given primary consideration. What educational philosophy is being exhibited by Mr. Rivera?

  Progressivism
• "Knowledge is true if it is workable". What philosophical foundation supports this statement?

  Pragmatism
• Teacher Myra says: 'If it is billiard that brings students out of the classroom, let us bring it into the classroom. Perhaps, I can use it to teach Math'. To which philosophy does teacher Myra adheres to?

  Progressivism
• The decision we make will make us the kind of person that is distinct totally from every other person. What philosophy does this adhere to?

  Existentialism
• Self-direction and individualized learning are important in the teaching and learning process in physical education. These aspects are emphasized in this philosophical approach.

  Naturalism
• This philosophy influenced the teaching of physical education in terms of problem-solving, consideration of individuals’ needs and interest, development of individuals’ social skills, and cooperation.

  Pragmatism
• Understanding concepts and self-development in physical education is influenced by the philosophy of –

  Naturalism
• When coaches select training techniques based on the scientific evidence of their effectiveness, and would use systematic, progressive approach in designing practices, he is an advocate of the philosophy of –

  Realism