Child-centred & Active Learning
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John Dewey, the pioneer of Progressive Education, defined the school as a 'social institution' and education as a 'process of living'. In this context, which of the following statements is most appropriate and logical regarding the methodology of progressive education?
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Option (c) is correct: Progressive education, founded by John Dewey, emphasizes child-centered pedagogy where schools function as a microcosm of society. It promotes democratic classrooms, 'learning by doing', and experiential learning, allowing students to actively construct knowledge through problem-solving.
Why Other Options are Incorrect
- Option (a): Standardized, rigid, and teacher-centric curricula belong to traditional education, not progressive education.
- Option (b): Memorization and traditional testing contradict Dewey's philosophy of active, practical, and experiential learning.
- Option (d): Strict, unquestioning obedience fosters authoritarianism rather than the democratic and critical thinking environment advocated by progressive education.
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