Philosophies of Education
Branches of Philosophy
Colonial schools
People
Miscellaneous
100
Name 3 student centered educational philosophies.
What are Progressivism, Existentialism, and Social Reconstructionism.
100
The branch of philosophy that asks the question "What is reality?".
What is metaphysics?
100
The primary purpose of Colonial schools.
What is promote religion?
100
Thought Virginia should have state-controlled schools where children could attend at no cost to the parents.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
100
This Russian space launch in 1957 had a profound influence on American schools.
What is Sputnik?
200
This philosophy believes that the natural world and human nature have remained unchanged over the centuries.
What is Perennialism?
200
The branch of philosophy that discusses the fact that a teacher has an interest in the quality of the students learning as well as the quantity.
What is axiology?
200
They believed that children were naturally corrupt and sinful.
Who are the Puritans?
200
Authored the American Dictionary.
Who is Noah Webster?
200
State that made school segregation the law in1850.
What is Massachusetts?
300
Known for the "back to basics movement"
What is Essentialism?
300
Ethics asks what question?
What is "What is good and evil, right and wrong, just and unjust?"
300
The first state to mandate education
What is Massachusetts?
300
Established normal schools to train teachers.
Who is Horace Mann?
300
Extended education opportunity to handicapped children
What is the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142)?
400
This philosophy focuses on the experiences of the individual.
What is Exsitentialism?
400
Inductive and deductive reasoning are associated with this area of philosophy.
What is logic?
400
The most common type of school in the middle colonies
What is parochial schools?
400
Created a female academy in the 1800's
Who is Sarah Pierce?
400
Greek philosopher remembered today for his questioning techniques.
Who is Socrates?
500
A teacher who believes in this philosophy might have a stream team and present their findings to the Department of Conservation.
What is Social Reconstructionism?
500
Epistemology is concerned with knowledge. Name 3 of the ways of knowing about the world.
What are knowledge based on: authority, divine revelation, experiences, reason, and logical analysis?
500
The predecessor of our high school.
What is Latin Grammar School?
500
President known for his "War on Poverty"
Who is Lyndon Johnson?
500
Founded the NAACP
Who is W.E.B. DuBois?
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