Teacher Centered Philosophies
This philosophy is the most traditional philosophy. The philosophy is "back-to-basics" approach meant to train the mind.
Essentialism
This set of philosophies place the students are the center of education and also involve real world situations
Student centered philosophies
The belief that free will is an illusion and that human beings are shaped entirely by their environment.
Behaviorism
Which philosopher used the term Zone of Proximal Development?
Lev Vygotsky
What was an important goal of Existentialism?
Awaken human consciousness and give students the freedom to choose and create personal, individual goals free of a moral compass.
These sets of philosophy place the educator at the center of learning for students.
Teacher centered philosophies
The educational philosophy focuses on real life and what is pragmatic.
Pragmatism
This philosophy focuses on constructing knowledge.
Constructivism
What is the name of the educational philosophy where a religious school might be categorized?
Conservativism
This philosophy heavily enforces the core curriculum with subjects such as, math, history, and science
Essentialism
This philosophy organizes schools around the concerns, curiosity, and real-world experiences of students.
Progressivism
What was Dwight D Eisenhower's National Defense Education Act?
1958: Improved funding to American schools to focus on math and science academics, to make the U.S. the greatest nation in the world.
The study of what is “good” or “bad” in human behavior, thoughts, and feelings
Ethics
Perennialism
This philosophy asserts that the purpose of education is to help children find the meaning and direction in their lives, with no moral compass.
Existentialism
Which philosopher was attributed wrongly for creating Life Adjustment Education?
John Dewey
Explain one concept from philosopher Jean Piaget
Cognitive Development theory
Children develop in cognitive stages.
Progressivism was popularized by this educator
John Dewey
In this philosophy the teacher must model democratic principles and encourage engagement in one's community, through advocacy.
Social Reconstructionism
What did the 70's do for Disability Education?
Provided IDEA The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, offering every student access to a quality education.