2021 Online LET Reviewer: Professional Education – Foundations of Education

This philosophy of education believes that reality is constantly changing and that we learn best through applying our experiences and thoughts to problems.

Teacher Karla uses hands-on problem solving and experimentation in teaching her biology class. She emphasizes on how certain learnings can be applied in the real world. What philosophical approach is she likely using?

This philosophy of education believes that individuals must adapt to each other and the environment to solve problems.

This philosophical approach focuses on seeking teachings and values that do not change and constant but are eternally effective.

This philosophy of education believes that individuals can find meaning through the freedom of choice outside of predetermined philosophical systems that are defined by others.

Teacher Jordan told his political science students that it is important that they develop their own political views based on personal choice. What philosophical view is he likely using?

Who were the primary source of enculturation in a hunter-gatherer society?

This philosophical approach proposes that the ultimate reality is the world of physical objects. It proposes that education should be focused on logic and how it may be used to reason about the physical world.

This philosophical approach proposes that ideas are the true reality and that education should focus on the development of conscious reasoning skills.

Curricula that use this philosophical approach focus in the subject matter of the mind such as literature, history, philosophy and religion.