Question

1. who are notable figures associated with social reconstructivism?

a) e. d. hirsch, albert einstein
b) paolo freire, henry giroux
c) harry wong, b. f. skinner
d) jerome bruner, john dewey

1. which film is often associated with the philosophy of progressivism?

a) freedom writers
b) blackboard jungle
c) stand and deliver
d) dead poets society

1. the philosophy of unschooling emphasizes:

a) a structured curriculum
b) learning through natural life experiences
c) teacher - led instruction
d) standardized testing

1. which philosopher is known for promoting unschooling?

a) william james
b) john holt
c) alan bloom
d) e. d. hirsch

1. perennialism primarily seeks to:

a) adapt knowledge to contemporary needs
b) teach ideas that are constant and everlasting
c) focus on students individual experiences
d) encourage critical thinking through social questions

1. in essentialism, what is emphasized as essential for students?

a) personal interests
b) a common core of knowledge
c) social interaction
d) extracurricular activities

1. what is a key characteristic of behaviorism?

a) emphasis on collaborative learning
b) teacher - centered instruction using operant conditioning
c) focus on emotional and social development
d) unstructured learning environments

Explanation:

1. Social Reconstructivism aims to create social change. Paolo Freire and Henry Giroux are associated with it.
2. "Dead Poets Society" promotes progressive - thinking, individualism, and self - expression which align with Progressivism.
3. Unschooling emphasizes learning through natural life experiences rather than a structured curriculum.
4. John Holt is a well - known advocate for unschooling.
5. Perennialism focuses on teaching ideas that are constant and everlasting, like great works of literature and philosophy.
6. Essentialism emphasizes a common core of knowledge for students.
7. Behaviorism uses operant conditioning in teacher - centered instruction.

Answer:

1. B. Paolo Freire, Henry Giroux
2. D. Dead Poets Society
3. B. Learning through natural life experiences
4. B. John Holt
5. B. Teach ideas that are constant and everlasting
6. B. A common core of knowledge
7. B. Teacher - centered instruction using operant conditioning