Child-centred & Active Learning
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According to John Dewey's Progressive Education and Experiential Learning Theory, the concepts of 'Learning by Doing' and 'Reflective Thinking' view education not merely as a preparation for the future, but as an experience of present life. Here, learners actively construct knowledge by solving real-life problems through the steps of the scientific method—problem identification, data collection, hypothesis formulation, and verification. Which of the following psychological statements is most authentic and scientifically valid regarding its true psychological implications in classroom teaching for fostering democratic values, practical problem-solving, and critical thinking?
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John Dewey's Progressive Education
John Dewey is considered the father of progressive education. According to him, the primary purpose of education is to prepare children as active and responsible citizens of society.
- Learning by Doing: Students do not receive knowledge passively; rather, they engage directly with tasks.
- Reflective Thinking: Students solve real-world problems by utilizing the scientific method, actively constructing their own understanding.
Therefore, Option (c) is the most accurate and scientifically valid statement regarding Dewey's educational philosophy and classroom implications.
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