PRAGMATISM | Philosophical Foundations of Education

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Exploring Pragmatism in Education

Test your knowledge on Pragmatism and its impact on educational philosophy. This quiz is designed for educators, students, and philosophy enthusiasts who want to deepen their understanding of Pragmatism.

Challenge yourself with questions that cover:

Key figures in Pragmatism
The role of students in the learning process
Pragmatic approaches to teaching

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by ThinkingScholar101

1. Which words are considered to be the origin of the word Pragmatism?

Pragmatikos & Matikos

Pragma & Matikos

Pragma & Pragmatikos

Pragmos & Matis

2. Which of the following is NOT true about Pragmatism?

Key pragmatist theorists include John Dewey and Charles S. Pierce.

Pragmatism in education involves practical lessons that have value to the lives of learners.

Pragmatism is about doing practical things that get results.

The Pragmatic education would be what we call ‘idealist education’.

3. According to Pragmatists, who / what is the center of the learning-teaching process?

Curriculum and Objectives

Students

Environment

Society

4. John Dewey believed that the school is a _________________.

Laboratory for experiments laboratory for experiments to be done by children.

Social institution.

Miniature society.

All of the above

5. What is the name of the laboratory school founded by John Dewey in New York?

The New Normal School

The New School

The New Laboratory School

The Pragmatic School

6. In a Pragmatist view, which is NOT correct about Truth?

A "true fact’ is whatever works and gets results at any point in time.

Truth is formed by its results.

Truth stands through time.

Absolute truth is nowhere to be found.

7. Which is true about the concept of Discipline in Pragmatism?

Disciplining the child at a young age is a must.

Children should be taught punishment and reward scheme to adhere to social standards.

Promote social discipline through cooperative activities.

Self discipline is imposed by external authority.

8. Which of the following is the best way to teach fractions according to Pragmatists?

Give various tests to foster mastery.

Allow students to bake cake and incorporate fraction.

Let the students make a jingle about fractions.

Watch interactive videos of fraction discussions.

Human is a social being. Taking an active part in the society, what solution can you offer to solve Public school-overcrowding in the Philippines. Three to five-sentence answer may do.

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