Educational Philosophy MCQs

This document presents  multiple choice questions about philosophical foundations of education. The questions cover various topics including the origins of education, Get School of Philosophy of Education Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ Quiz) with answers and detailed solutions. Download these Free

The function of educator is to lead the child near reality is the educational philosophy of:

A. Naturalists
B. Idealists
C. Realists
D. Pragmatists
Correct answer is: C. Realists
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Pragmatism concerns with change as:

A. Option
B. Concern
C. Fragment
D. Reality
Correct answer is: D. Reality
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The primary focus of philosophy is knowledge of:

A. Self
B. Universe
C. Change
D. Reality
Correct answer is: B. Universe
The answer <strong>Universe</strong> refers to the broad scope of philosophy, which traditionally seeks to understand fundamental truths about existence, reality, and the nature of the world. Philosophers explore questions related to the cosmos, human existence, and our place in the universe. While other areas like Self, Change, and Reality are important topics within philosophy, the Universe encompasses the most comprehensive subject, including metaphysics, which studies the nature of being and the cosmos. Philosophy's inquiry into the Universe extends to everything that exists, covering the nature of existence ontology), knowledge epistemology), and the origins and structure of the universe (cosmology). Thus, it provides a holistic approach to understanding the larger framework in which all things, including the self and reality, exist.

Authentic knowledge is gained through:

A. Empirical experience
B. Authority
C. Intuition
D. All of the above
Correct answer is: A. Empirical experience
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The primary responsibility for determining the aims of education should be:

A. Teacher
B. Administrator
C. Society
D. Parents
Correct answer is: C. Society
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Normally philosophy may be prescriptive and:

A. Speculative
B. Analytical
C. Critical
D. Normative
Correct answer is: A. Speculative
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The objectives of any school subject must:

A. Teacher derived
B. General in nature
C. Determined by subject matter
D. The basis for content and class activities
Correct answer is: D. The basis for content and class activities
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Who says, “Human nature remains the same everywhere hence education should be the same for everyone”:

A. Perennialism
B. Essentialism
C. Progressivism
D. Reconstructionism
Correct answer is: A. Perennialism
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The goal of education should be:

A. Getting a certificate
B. Mastery of subject matter
C. Training to make a living
D. Acquiring knowledge, skills, habits
Correct answer is: D. Acquiring knowledge, skills, habits
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Who believe experimental knowledge is real:

A. Perennialism
B. Essentialism
C. Progressivism
D. Reconstructionism
Correct answer is: C. Progressivism
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