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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which is not a Greco-Roman?
2. Where was Erasmus born?
3. Who was involved in this new movement?
4. Gutek states that Enlightenment brought _________.
5. The text states that people developed a keen interest in the Protestant Reformation and the ______ Counter-reformation.
Short Essay Questions
1. Examine Erasmus' first encounter with humanist scholars. How did Erasmus use that exposure plus academic works to further his education?
2. Gerald L Gutek wrote this updated Fourth Edition of Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education: A Biographical Introduction in 2005. What were Gutek's history and qualifications for writing the book?
3. Why did Calvin feel that it was so important for people to become literate?
4. What is the time period of the lifespan of Thomas Aquinas? How did it correspond to the existence of the Roman Empire?
5. What was the basic difference between the city-states of Greece? How did they differ from countries with one system?
6. What was Quintilian's basic idea and outline for education?
7. How did Plato's place of birth affect the political and philosophical atmosphere of his youth? What was different about Greece compared to other countries?
8. Name at least one of the major changes brought about by the Roman Empire.
9. How was Plato's educational background created? Which philosopher had a great impact on Plato?
10. What is the basic educational background of Erasmus?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Examine the life of Quintilian. Discuss his training and experience as a master orator and rhetorician. Explain how Quintilian used his skills to promote his changes for the educational system. Include successes and failures. Also discuss how Quintilian's work is viewed in the modern educational system.
Essay Topic 2
There is a great deal of discussion about overcoming and changing negative behaviors through changes in the educational system. How can negative behavior be stopped or changed? What are some common views on the subject? In what ways did changes in the educational system help a person make the changes? Can someone else direct the changes or must the changes be self-imposed? How can one make sure that the changes stick? In your opinion, what is the best way to make more positive decisions?
Essay Topic 3
There are many trends that are apparent throughout the text in regards to education. Which universities were attended the most? Were the universities influential? Which still exist? Why did the educators choose to attend and sometimes work at these particular schools? What were the educational barriers placed before the men and women as they attempted to enter college? Examine the benefits of university education as it applies to each educator.
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