Chapter 7 Vocabulary Terms to Know

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Philosophy of Education: Chapter 5 Vocabulary Terms to Know

1. Define Philosophy and its purpose?

2. Compare philosophy and theory?

3. What is normative philosophy?

4. Describe the four branches or major areas of philosophy.

5. Explain and compare Idealism and Realism. (see PowerPoint)

6. What type of curriculum and instruction is most prominent in: (explain each)

Existentialism?

Essentialism?

Perennialism?

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Progressivism?

Social Reconstructionism?

7. What are the pros and cons of Progressivism?

9. What does "forming a personal philosophy" do for you?

10. Define Technology as a tool using the:  Essentialist perspective.

 Progressivist perspective:

11. How can technology be used to effectively deliver instruction?

12. As a prominence of social change, how can technology be considered BAD?

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