Essentialist philosophy of education is:

A. Society-centered
B. Need-centered
C. Content and child-centered
D. Content and teacher-centered
Correct Answer: D. Content and teacher-centered

Essentialism prioritizes the transmission of essential knowledge and skills, making it content-centered. The teacher is central to delivering this established curriculum, thus it is also teacher-centered, not primarily focused on society or child needs.

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