Educational Philosophy McQs / Pedagogy MCQS quiz

Q. In whose methodology of teaching “Experimentation” is the key-note of?

A. Idealism

B. Existentialism

C. Realism

D. Pragmatism.

Correct answer is: D. Pragmatism.

Q. Play way method of teaching has been emphasised in the scheme of the education of

A. Naturalists.

B. Realists,

C. Pragmatists.

D. Existentialists.

Correct answer is: A. Naturalists.

Q The term “progressive education” related to

A. Realism.

B. Pragmatism.

C. Idealism.

D. Existentialism.

Correct answer is: B. Pragmatism.

Q. Which is the most widely accepted method of education, according to the pragmatists?

A. Lecturing by the teacher.

B. Leaving the child free to learn.

C. Learning by doing.

D. Heuristic method.

Correct answer is: C. Learning by doing.

Q. Who said, “No fixed aims of education and no values in advance”?

A. Progressive educators

B. Idealists

C. Realists

D. Marxists.

Correct answer is: A. Progressive educators

Q. The pragmatists are against

A. The external examinations

B. The specialist teachers

C. Breakdown of knowledge into separate subjects.

D. Eternal spiritual values.

Correct answer is: C. Breakdown of knowledge into separate subjects.

Q. Which school of philosophy of education stresses the direct study of men and things through tours and travels?

A. Social realism

B. Idealism

C. Existentialism

D. Marxism.

Correct answer is: A. Social realism

Q. Pragmatism has a greater sense of responsibility than Naturalism with regard to moral training because

A. The free activity which pragmatic- system of education entails does not mean licence; rather it means a guided activity.

B. They emphasize teaching of values

C. They consider education, basically, a social process.

D. They do not want the teacher to abdicate from the scene.

Correct answer is: A. The free activity which pragmatic- system of education entails does not mean licence; rather it means a guided activity.

Q. Which of the following claims of the pragmatists is not acceptable?

A. The free activity of the pupil is likely to result in permanent attitudes of initiative and independence and moral discipline

B. Training in citizenship is possible through school and community activities

C. Training in character through school’s co-curricular activities is possible

D. Child’s own experience is valuable for adequate development of child’s personality.

Correct answer is: A. The free activity of the pupil is likely to result in permanent attitudes of initiative and independence and moral discipline

Q. Project method of teaching is an outstanding contribution of

A. Realism.

B. Pragmatism,

C. Naturalism.

D. Idealism.

Correct answer is: B. Pragmatism,

Educational Philosophy MCQs