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the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when
considered as an academic discipline.
00. List and describe the characteristics of the four educational philosophies described in your text. Be
able to recognize examples of each (goals, methods, teacher role, student role, key ideas, and so
forth).
Perennialism:
Essentialism:
Learning happens through contact with the physical world and reasoning from
observations.
Romanticism:
Nature and human nature are preferable to the evils of organized society.
Needs and interests of the individual student are more important that those of society.
Progressivism:
00. Who is John Dewey, and with which educational philosophy is he most closely associated?
00. What is an eclectic philosophy and what are the hazards associated with holding such a position?