Child-centred & Active Learning
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Upon a rigorous analysis of the philosophical and psychological foundations of Progressive Education and Child-Centric Education, in the context of John Dewey's principle of 'Learning by Doing' and the social-constructivist perspectives of Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky, which of the following statements is most authentically true?
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Option (b) is correct because progressive education is fundamentally rooted in John Dewey's philosophy of 'Learning by Doing', experiential learning, and democratic participation. It views learners as active constructors of knowledge rather than passive recipients.
Why Other Options are Incorrect
- Option (a) describes a traditional, teacher-centric classroom, which contradicts the core tenets of progressive education.
- Option (c) focuses on rigid grading and ranking, which opposes the holistic and individual-focused nature of child-centric education.
- Option (d) characterizes a rigid curriculum, whereas progressive education is flexible, dynamic, and accommodates individual differences.
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