Education Philosophers: John Dewey's Educational Philosophy

What is John Dewey's concept of 'learning by doing'?

• Watching educational videos

• Reading textbooks and memorizing information

• Listening to lectures without any practical application

• Hands-on experience and active participation in the learning process

Explain the significance of 'progressive education' in John Dewey's philosophy.

• Progressive education focuses on memorization and rote learning.

• Progressive education focuses on experiential learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

• Progressive education emphasizes conformity and uniformity.

• Progressive education promotes traditional teaching methods and strict discipline.

How did John Dewey view the role of teachers in education?

• Facilitators of learning

• Passive observers

• Enforcers of strict rules

• Dictators of knowledge

Discuss the influence of pragmatism on John Dewey's educational philosophy.

• Pragmatism had no influence on John Dewey's educational philosophy

• Pragmatism promoted memorization and rote learning

• Pragmatism focused on theoretical knowledge and abstract concepts

• Pragmatism emphasized practical experience, problem-solving, and the application of knowledge in real-life situations.

What is the 'child-centered' approach in John Dewey's educational philosophy?

• Focusing on standardized curriculum for all children

• Prioritizing the teacher's agenda over the child's interests

• Ignoring the individual needs and experiences of the child

• Focusing on the interests, needs, and experiences of the individual child

Explain the concept of 'experiential learning' in John Dewey's philosophy.

• Experiential learning is the process of learning through experience and reflection.

• Experiential learning is the process of learning through theoretical study only.

• Experiential learning is the process of learning through watching others learn.

• Experiential learning is the process of learning through memorization and repetition.

How did John Dewey emphasize the importance of critical thinking in education?

• By emphasizing the importance of standardized testing

• By discouraging any form of problem-solving activities

• By promoting rote memorization and passive learning

• By promoting hands-on learning experiences and problem-solving activities.

Discuss the role of democracy in John Dewey's educational philosophy.

• Democracy has no role in education

• Democracy should be reflected in the classroom, allowing students to participate in decision-making and learn through experience.

• Democracy is only important for older students, not for younger ones

• Democracy should only be practiced in government, not in education

What is the 'social learning' aspect in John Dewey's philosophy?

• Learning through memorization and repetition

• Learning through punishment and reward

• Individual learning through isolation

• Social interaction and learning through experience

Explain the concept of 'education for social change' in John Dewey's philosophy.

• Education should only focus on individual achievement and success, ignoring social issues

• Education should be used as a tool for social reform and change, focusing on the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address social issues.

• Education should be used to maintain the status quo and avoid any social change

• Education should prioritize memorization of facts and information over critical thinking and problem-solving skills