Question 1

Find out the mismatching pairs.&#10;1)Vivekananda/spiritualism&#10;2) Rousseau/pragmatism&#10;3) Value education/ intolerance&#10;4) John Dewey/ pragmatism&#10;A)only 3&#10;B)3 and 4&#10;C)2 and 3&#10;D)only 4

Accepted Answer

Rousseau is more closely associated with naturalism and the social contract theory rather than pragmatism, which is a philosophical tradition that considers thought and action as intertwined, and knowledge as rooted in experience and action. John Dewey, on the other hand, is a key figure in the development of pragmatism, especially in the context of education and learning through doing. Value education typically promotes tolerance, making its pairing with intolerance a mismatch.

Question 2

Etymological meaning of the term 'education' is to ___________.&#10;A)bring up&#10;B)know&#10;C)do&#10;D)grow

Accepted Answer

The term 'education' is derived from the Latin word 'educare' which means to bring up or to lead out, indicating the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits.

Question 3

The root word of 'education' is __________.&#10;A)edusat&#10;B)educare&#10;C)edu&#10;D)educate

Accepted Answer

The root word of 'education' is "educare," which is a Latin word meaning "to bring up, rear, educate." This root reflects the process of teaching and learning.

Question 4

The term 'education' is derived from a __________ word.&#10;A)english&#10;B)french&#10;C)latin&#10;D)german

Accepted Answer

The term 'education' is derived from the Latin word 'educare' which means to bring up, to lead out, or to raise. This reflects the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits.

Question 5

Philosophy of education is concerned with the _________ of education.&#10;A)aims&#10;B)nature&#10;C)functions&#10;D)all these

Accepted Answer

Philosophy of education encompasses the aims, nature, and functions of education, examining its goals, underlying principles, and how it serves individuals and society.

Question 6

Which one of the following statements is/are true?
i. Education is a life-long process.
ii. Education is a systematic process.
iii. Education is a modification of behaviour.
iv. Education is instruction and direction.

A)i and ii
B)i,ii and iii
C)i and iv
D)all the four

Accepted Answer

All four statements are true regarding education. Education is indeed a life-long process, as learning continues throughout an individual's life. It is systematic because it follows a structured and planned approach. Education leads to a modification of behavior through the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes. Lastly, it involves instruction and direction, guiding learners in acquiring knowledge and skills.

Question 7

Education is a continuous process through which a person acquires__________.&#10;A)a view of life&#10;B)knowledge&#10;C)both (a) and (b)&#10;D)neither (a) nor (b)&#10;

Accepted Answer

Education is a continuous process through which a person acquires both a view of life and knowledge, making option C correct.

Question 8

Education is the harmonious development of _________ faculty.&#10;A)physical&#10;B)mental&#10;C)moral&#10;D)all of these

Accepted Answer

Education aims at the harmonious development of all aspects of a person, including physical, mental, and moral faculties.

Question 9

Educational philosophy is defined as the philosophical study of the ________ of education.&#10;A)purpose&#10;B)nature&#10;C)ideals&#10;D)all these

Accepted Answer

Educational philosophy encompasses the study of the purpose, nature, and ideals of education, as it seeks to understand and critically evaluate the goals, methods, and meaning of education.

Question 10

_________ is an interactive method in the pursuit of knowledge through dialogue.&#10;A)teacher-centered method&#10;B)experimental method&#10;C)socratic method&#10;D)introspective method

Accepted Answer

The Socratic method is an interactive method of teaching that fosters critical thinking and dialogue between the teacher and students. It involves asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and to illuminate ideas.

Question 11

According to realists, curriculum should be ________ .
i. practical and useful
ii. highly organized and systematic
iii. teacher-centered

A)i and ii
B)only i
C)i,ii and iii
D)only iii

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to realists, curriculum should be ________...

Question 12

_________ is not a proponent of realism.&#10;A)plato&#10;B)russell&#10;C)aristotle&#10;D)locke

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ is not a proponent of realism.&#10;A)plato&#10;B)russell&#10;C)aristotle&#10;D)locke...

Question 13

Education should proceed from simple to complex and from concrete to abstract. This is the method of teaching in _________.&#10;A)idealism&#10;B)realism&#10;C)essentialism&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

The answer of Education should proceed from simple to complex...

Question 14

Idealists argue that _________ are the ultimate reality.&#10;A)values&#10;B)ideas&#10;C)feelings&#10;D)sensations

Accepted Answer

The answer of Idealists argue that _________ are the ultimate...

Question 15

_________ is not a proponent of idealist educational philosophy.&#10;A)plato&#10;B)st. augustine&#10;C)aristotle&#10;D)hegel

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ is not a proponent of idealist...

Question 16

_________ is not a proper method of teaching according to idealism.&#10;A)dialectical method&#10;B)intuitive method&#10;C)experimental method&#10;D)conceptual method

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ is not a proper method of...

Question 17

According to idealists, curriculum should be __________.&#10;A)pupil-centered&#10;B)teacher-centered&#10;C)both (a) and (b)&#10;D)neither (a) nor (b)&#10;

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to idealists, curriculum should be __________.&#10;A)pupil-centered&#10;B)teacher-centered&#10;C)both...

Question 18

__________ introduced the concept of kindergarten.&#10;A)gandhi&#10;B)frobel&#10;C)plato&#10;D)rousseau

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ introduced the concept of kindergarten.&#10;A)gandhi&#10;B)frobel&#10;C)plato&#10;D)rousseau...

Question 19

&#34;The purpose of man is primarily to develop his own spherical nature and then the nature of spherical being as such, to train and represent that nature&#34;. This is the view of ___________.&#10;A)rousseau&#10;B)vivekananda&#10;C)russell&#10;D)frobel

Accepted Answer

The answer of &#34;The purpose of man is primarily to...

Question 20

&#34;The spherical law is the basic law of all true and sufficient human education&#34;. This is the view of ________.&#10;A)frobel&#10;B)russell&#10;C)pestalozzi&#10;D)aurobindo

Accepted Answer

The answer of &#34;The spherical law is the basic law...

Question 21

The model of Frobel's spherical education is known as _________.&#10;A)montessori&#10;B)banking method&#10;C)keilhau&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

The answer of The model of Frobel's spherical education is...

Question 22

Aurobindo's educational ideal is known as ________.&#10;A)right education&#10;B)integral education&#10;C)spherical education&#10;D)basic education

Accepted Answer

The answer of Aurobindo's educational ideal is known as ________.&#10;A)right...

Question 23

&#34;The meaning of the word education is to reduce the inner, hidden latent dormant potential secret within any human being .... This is the view of _________.&#10;A)plato&#10;B)rousseau&#10;C)aurobindo&#10;D)frobel

Accepted Answer

The answer of &#34;The meaning of the word education is...

Question 24

In Aurobindo's philosophy, education in the integral sense includes the _________ aspects.&#10;A)physical and mental&#10;B)vital and mental&#10;C)physical and spiritual&#10;D)physical, vital, mental and spiritual

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Aurobindo's philosophy, education in the integral...

Question 25

The ultimate aim of education is evolution of total humanity, which includes the evolution of the nation, which in its turn depends upon the evolution of the individual. This concept of education is known as _________.

A)integral education
B)perfect education
C)spiritual education
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ultimate aim of education is evolution...

Deck 1: Philosophies and Concepts of Education