PHILOSOPHIES IN EDUCATION

QUIZ

1. The Philippine Elementary School Curriculum gives greater emphasis on the

development of basic skills like reading, writing, and arithmetic. What is the philosophical basis
for this?

A. Pragmatism C. Essentialism
B. Perennialism D. Existentialism

2. Teacher H asks one of her students, “What do you want to become when you grow up?”
This question is an indication of what kind of philosophy?

A. Pragmatism C. Essentialism
B. Perennialism D. Idealism

3. If a student believes in this passage "One cannot see perfection but i long for it" then, the
student can be regarded as

A. Pragmatist C. Realist
B. IdealistD. Existentialist

4. You arrive at knowledge by re- thinking of latent ideas. From whom does this thought
come?

A. Constructivist C. Realist
B. Behaviorist D. Pragmatist

5. Who is most likely to advise you to modify your classroom environment in such a way
that your pupils will be motivated to learn?
A. Humanist C. Cognitivist
B. Behaviorist D. Existentialist

6. Which group of philosophers maintain that “Truth exists in an objective order that is
independent of the knower"?

A. Idealists C. Existentialists
B. Pragmatists D. Realists

7. Teacher Elle is concerned more on conceptual matters since reality is mental. She
upholds this kind of philosophy:

A. Empiricism C. Idealism
B. Realism D. Progressivism

8. During his lesson on violins, Teacher Gon brought his own violin so that his students can
practice. This is faithful to this philosophy.

A. Essentialism C. Progressivism
B. Existentialism D. Perennialism

9. Who among the following believes that learning requires disciplined attention, regular
homework, and respect for legitimate authority?

A. Essentialist C. Realist
B. Progressivist D. Reconstructivist
10. Philosophy of the teacher that emphasizes the need to test the validity of this ideas by
acting on them. If something works it’s true.

A. Realism C. Idealism
B. Pragmatism D. Reconstructivism

11. What philosophy of education advocates that the curriculum should only include
universal and unchanging truths?

A. Essentialism C. Perennialism
B. Idealism D. Pragmatism

12. Teacher Cathy 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?
A. Essentialism C. Realism
B. Progressivism D. Reconstructivism

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

A. Realism C. Idealism
B. Pragmatism D. Existentialism

14. DECS Order No. 54, s. 1995 entitled "War on Waste" helps students realize their role in
the conservation of nation's resources. This also helps instill discipline among them.
What philosophy is related to this?
A. Realism C. Perennialism
B. Essentialism D. Reconstructivism
15. DECS Order No. 13 s. 1998 entitled "Revised rules and regulations on the teaching of
religion" is emphasizing the development of one's spirituality and moral.
What philosophy is related to this?
A. Realism C. Essentialism
B. Idealism D. Progressivism

16. Teacher F is convinced that whenever a student performs a desired behavior, provided
reinforcement and soon the student will learn to perform the behavior on his own. On which
principle is Teacher F's conviction based?

A. Cognitivism C. Behaviorism
B. Environmentalism D. Constructivism

17. Teacher Barbie believes that the learner can choose what he can become despite his
environment.

A. Rationalist C. Existentialist
B. Behaviorist D. Progressivist

18. The teacher should provide for shared experiences in the classroom that fosters
cooperative learning rather than competitive learning. Scientific means of inquiry complements
such atmosphere. Which theory advocates this view?
A. Existentialism C. Perennialism
B. Essentialism D. Progressivism

19. Teacher A believes that the learner is the product of his environment. Sometimes he has
no choice. He/she is determined by his environment.
A. Rationalist C. Existentialist
B. Behaviorist D. Progressivist

20. Increase of time allotment in English, Math and Science in the Elementary level under
the New Elementary School Curriculum (NESC) as provided in DECS Order No. 1, s. 1993
contributes in the culturation of basic literacy by providing the needed essential skills. The
related philosophy is
A. Realism C. Idealism
B. Essentialism D. Perennialism

21. In line with the philosophy of Reconstructivism, which of the following should be given
emphasis in teaching?
A. To seek a better position in the society
B. To compare oneself with the less fortunate
C. To become economically self-reliant
D. To designate one’s superiority over the others

22. Teacher X rates the art work of her students not just on the merit of its appeal to the
senses but also considers its uniqueness and the responsibility that every student has given in
accomplishing the task. This practice shows how Teacher X upholds this kind of philosophy:
A. Realism C. Idealism
B. Reconstructivism D. Existentialism

23. A teacher who believes in the progressivist theory of education would embrace certain
reformson methodology. Which reform would be consistent with this theory?
A. Active participation of teachers
B. Formal instructional pattern
C. Strict external disciplined.
D. Teacher domination of class activities

24. “Education is a continuous process of experiencing and of visiting or reorganizing

experiences “ according to a Progressivist. What does it mean?
A. Education begins and ends in school.
B. Education takes place anytime and anywhere.
C. Education happens formally and informally.
D. Education goes on throughout life.

25. In the Social Science class of Teacher Karen, 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. Naturalism C. Progressivism
B. Constructivism D. Reconstructivism

26. 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?
A. Perennialism C. Existentialism
B. Essentialism D. Progressivism

27. After finishing the degree in Education, Teacher M 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 C. Progressivism
B. Perennialism D. Humanism

28. Ms. Chang's class is starting a six-week unit on plant growth. Which of the following
activities would she MOST LIKELY use to incorporate experiential learning?
A. Students read articles about plant growth and write an essay about what they read
B. Students each plant seeds in pots then track the growth progress over the course of six
weeks
C. Ms. Chang conducts a series of lectures on the topic of plant growth
D. Ms. Chang invites a local farmer to her class to present on the topic of growing plants

29. Which of the following statements is MOST associated with experiential learning?

A. Learning by rote
B. Learning as a group
C. Learning from ideas
D. Learning through practice

29. Which of the following statements is MOST associated with experiential learning?

A. Learning by rote
B. Learning as a group
C. Learning from ideas
D. Learning through practice

30. Teacher Mari Toni always asks her students to memorize and recite poems and speeches
they have studied in her literature class. What kind of a teacher is she?

A. Constructivist C. Progressivist
B. Perennialist D. Essentialist
31. The environment of education should be life itself, where the learners experience living,
not to prepare for it. Which philosophy is shown in this belief?

A. Idealism C. Progressivism
B. Pragmatism D. Realism

32. Which school of thought strengthen the belief that the means and ends of education must
be completely refashioned to meet the demands of the present cultural crisis. This is the theory
of:
A. Existentialism C. Progressivism
B. Perennialism D. Reconstructionism

33. When a teacher always consults the students whenever decisions have to be made, like
number in a school program, class costume for the intrams, etc.
He /She is a/an:
A. Essentialist C. Progressivist
B. Existentialist D. Behaviorist

34. If your students appear to be more interested in a topic outside your planned lesson for
the day, you set aside your lesson plan for that day and take the opportunity to discuss the topic
of particular interest to your students. Strike the iron while it's hot! Which philosophy governs
this action?
A. Essentialism C. Progressivism
B. Existentialism D. Behaviorism

35. The curriculum which makes the school adopt approaches that seek a variety of methods
to take education more responsive to human/social needs is based on the ideas of:
A. Social Reconstructionism C. Rationalism
B. Essentialism D. Perennialism
36. Increasing the time for basic subjects to facilitate culturation of basic literacy by
providing basic and needed essential skills is anchored on the philosophy.
A. Pragmatism C. Existentialism
B. Essentialism D. Perennialism

37. According to reconstructionism, the goal of education is to bring about a new social
order.Which practice best manifests this view?
A. The class conducts scientific experiments to discover or verify concepts.
B. The class discusses role models and their impact on society.
C. The class allowed to engage in divergent thinking.
D. The class undertakes well-planned projects in the community.

38. Which among following sentences describe Perennialism?

A. identifying the child's needs
B. unique and free-choosing individuals
C. confronting the problems that have challenged humankind over the centuries
D. manipulating the environment to elicit certain responses

39. The philosophy based on the belief that ideas are the only reliable form of reality is
.

A. Realism C. Existentialism
B. Idealism D. Perennialism
40. Which philosophy seeks to change society rather than just teach about it?

A. Progressivism C. Reconstructivism
B. Behaviorism D. Pragmatism

41. Which among these philosophies is least likely to give students choices?

A. Progressivism C. Reconstructivism
B. Existentialism D. Perennialism

42. Which philosophy says that education is more than preparation for life, but it is life itself?
A. Progressivism C. Reconstructivism
B. Existentialism D. Perennialism

43. All of these philosophies are student- centered EXCEPT:

A. Progressivism C. Reconstructivism
B. Existentialism D. Essentialism

44. Philosophy of the teacher that emphasizes the need to test the validity of this ideas by
acting on them. If something works it’s true.

A. Realism
B. Idealism
C. Pragmatism
D. Progressivism

45. What philosophy of education is taught by Sartre when he said “Man is nothing else but
what he makes of himself”?

A. Perennialism B.Essentialism
C. Existentialism
D. Behaviorism

46. The philosophy that advocates the reality is outside of our minds.

A. Essentialism
B. Idealism
C. Realism
D. Progressivism

47. Celia leads his students in a group discussion of energy conservation in order to help
them learn about the topic through their interaction with one another. This approach is an
example of which educational philosophy?
A. Behaviorism
B. Idealism
C. Reconstructionism
D. Progressivism

48. A teacher that believes all truths come from older pieces of written work, and NOT
modern-daybooks is probably a(n)

A. Idealist
B. Perennialist
C. Essentialist
D. Progressivist

49. In the essentialist school of education, the worth of any knowledge is measured by:
A. The degree to which an individual needs that knowledge to become a productive member
of society
B. Its usefulness in helping someone in his or her quest for personal meaning
C. The stimulation and curiosity it provokes on the student
D. Its potential to be verified, observed, and proven to be effective
50. Which school of though believes that all knowledge comes through the senses?

A. Idealism
B. Empiricism
C. Essentialism
D. Existentialism