Answer to Question #161522 in Philosophy for Zee

Question #161522

QUESTION 5

Phenomenology as a philosophy of education is concerned with ... .

1) abstract theories about education

2) the achievement of certain outcomes

3) encouraging a sense of wonder and discovering new worlds

4) encouraging the teaching of technical competence

QUESTION 6

Hermeneutics as a philosophy of education claims that ... .

1) education is concerned with a search for meaning and understanding

2) teachers must not allow learners to bring their own understanding to the teaching of a

subject

3) education must be prescriptive

4) teachers must exercise their authority in the classroom and not allow learners any freedom

QUESTION 7

If we accept Hermeneutics as our philosophy of education, then which of the following

statements is correct?

1) We shall not accept the view that there is only ‘one right answer’ to a problem.

2) We shall pressurise learners to perform in areas such as mathematics, science and

computer technology.

3) We shall accept the view that there is only ‘one right answer’ to a problem.

4) We shall not encourage learners to freely express themselves.

QUESTION 8

Critical Theory as a philosophy of education....

1) provides a source of alternative ideas for the reconstruction of society.

2) rejects any claim to scientific, objective truth

3) accepts a framework in which human beings can be humbler.

4) provides a framework that minimises the practice of sexual stereotyping.

Expert's answer

QUESTION 5

Phenomenology as a philosophy of education is concerned with:

2) the achievement of certain outcomes.

QUESTION 6

Hermeneutics as a philosophy of education claims that:

1) education is concerned with a search for meaning and understanding.

QUESTION 7

If we accept Hermeneutics as our philosophy of education, then:

1) We shall not accept the view that there is only ‘one right answer’ to a problem.