Quiz & Worksheet - Humanism in Education

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A teacher makes sure to take time to encourage each of their students, no matter how poorly the student is doing in the class. Why might this teacher be called a humanist?

Because they believe that all of their students should live up to their potential.

Because they want to treat their students humanely.

Because all of their students are humans.

Because they believe in the importance of teaching.

Worksheet

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1. Which of the following statements BEST describes self-directed learning?

Letting students choose what they learn.
Letting student grade themselves.
Letting students choose what their fellow students will learn.
Letting students grade each other.

2. What is the main difference between extrinsic motivators and self-evaluation?

Extrinsic motivators rely on motivation from outside the individual, while self-evaluation relies on motivation from within the individual.
Extrinsic motivators rely on motivation from inside the individual, while self-evaluation relies on motivation from outside the individual.
Extrinsic motivators are more effective at inducing learning than self-evaluation.
Self-evaluation is more effective at inducing learning than extrinsic motivators.

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

There are several components to humanistic education, and this quiz/worksheet will help you test your understanding of the practices and benefits associated with this concept.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

In these assessments you'll be tested on the characteristics and principles of:

Self-directed learning
Humanism
Lifelong learning
Self-evaluation

Skills Practiced

Distinguishing differences - compare and contrast topics from the lesson, such as self-directed learning and self-evaluation
Defining key concepts - ensure that you can accurately define humanism through the lens of education
Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding the elements of lifelong learning

Additional Learning

Keen to learn more about humanistic education? Then review the accompanying lesson called Humanism: Overview & Practical Teaching Examples. This lesson will ensure you understand:

Humanism in the context of education
Self-directed learning
Extrinsic motivators
Teaching strategies that can lead to self-evaluation
Elements of lifelong learning

Humanism: Overview & Practical Teaching Examples