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Realism - ANSWER ✔✔The physical world is the real world and it is
governed by nature; science reveals the truth.
Idealism - ANSWER ✔✔The mind interprets events and creates
reality; truth and values are absolute and universally shared
Pragmatism - ANSWER ✔✔The physical world is the real world and it
is governed by nature; science reveals the truth
Experiences are the basis of truth (not ideals/realities)
, Reality differs from person to person, whatever works at a given time is
successful.
Naturalism - ANSWER ✔✔Reality and life are governed by laws of
nature; the individual is more important than society
Existentialism - ANSWER ✔✔Reality is based on human existance;
individual experiences determine what is true
Humanism - ANSWER ✔✔Reality and life consider consider humans
to be of primary importance; personal growth, self-actualization, and the
development of values are emphasized.
What major philosophy does Dewey's progressive education represent?
- ANSWER ✔✔Pragmatic orientation
Taxonomy - ANSWER ✔✔The scientific study of how living things are
classified; serves as a guide for professionals in planning, learning
outcomes & achievement of desired goals
Assessment - ANSWER ✔✔The process of gathering information to
learn what participants know and are able to do in order to determine
their progress towards achievement of goals an objectives
T/F: Goals are broad statements of aims that reflect desired
accomplishments - ANSWER ✔✔T