LIST-I
(Educational Philosophy)LIST-II
(Curriculum Focus)A. Perennialism I. Examination of social, economic and political problems, equality of educational
opportunityB. Progressivism II. Constant curriculum, classical subjects, literary analysis C. Essentialism III. Interdisciplinary subject matter, activities and projects D. Reconstructionism IV. Mastering the skills, facts and concepts, back to basics movement
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
This question requires matching educational philosophies in LIST-I with their corresponding curriculum focuses in LIST-II.
Perennialism emphasizes enduring truths and a constant curriculum. It focuses on classical subjects and literary analysis to develop intellectual habits. This aligns with: II. Constant curriculum, classical subjects, literary analysis.
Progressivism centers on experience, problem-solving, and student interests. The curriculum is often interdisciplinary, project-based, and activity-oriented. This aligns with: III. Interdisciplinary subject matter, activities and projects.
Essentialism advocates for mastering fundamental skills, facts, and concepts. It promotes a return to basics and a structured curriculum. This aligns with: IV. Mastering the skills, facts and concepts, back to basics movement.
Reconstructionism aims to address societal issues and promote social change through education. The curriculum involves examining social, economic, and political problems. This aligns with: I. Examination of social, economic and political problems, equality of educational opportunity.
Based on the analysis, the correct matching is:
Therefore, the correct option is A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I.
| List - I | List - II |
|---|---|
| (a) Mitwelt | (i) A person exists in a given particular place at a particular time. Being conscious of it one can choose the direction of one’s life. |
| (b) Dasein | (ii) The experiences and meaning we share with others through our relationships |
| (c) Umwelt | (iii) Unique presence of human beings of self-awareness and self relatedness. |
| (d) Eigenwelt | (iv) The biological and natural environment for human beings and animals including biological needs, drives, and instincts. |
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: Philosophy of idealism emphasises moral and spiritual development through physical education.
Reason R: Idealistic philosophy believes that the human body is more important than the mind.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
| List – I (Points of accent) | List – II (Schools of Philosophy) |
| (a) Education for eternal values | (i) Idealism |
| (b) Education for democracy | (ii) Realism |
| (c) Emphasis on mass production | (iii) Naturalism |
| (d) Scientific method | (iv) Pragmatism |
| (v) Existentialism | |
| (vi) Marxism |