Aim of Education: The Pragmatic View
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According to John Dewey, what is discipline?

  • Social discipline only
  • The use of rewards and punishments
  • The proper use of one's energy and power (correct)
  • Strict regulations and rules

    • In pragmatism, what is the central point in the whole educative process?

  • Memorization of information
  • Rewards and punishments
  • Strict discipline
  • Activity (correct)

    • What does real education, according to the text, involve?

  • Continuous experiences or activities (correct)
  • Imparting only bookish information
  • Strict discipline and rules
  • Memorizing without understanding

    • What does pragmatism emphasize in terms of learning?

    <p>Cooperative activities and purposeful action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the educator in creative learning according to the text?

    <p>Acting as a guide in cooperation with the student</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis of all teaching according to the text?

    <p>The activity of the child</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does pragmatism view truths and principles in education?

    <p>As discovered through human experience and rejected the idea of eternal truths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of education according to the pragmatic view?

    <p>To bring about changes in behavior of the individual for physical, intellectual, and moral development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pragmatism emphasize in terms of curriculum?

    <p>Experience-based curriculum and problem-solving activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does education align with life according to pragmatism?

    <p>Education is a life-long process starting from birth and continuing throughout life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approach of pragmatism towards the growth of individuals?

    <p>Growth through self-discovery of values and truths at each stage of education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does pragmatism view educational aims within the process of education?

    <p>As achieved within the process of education, not just at the end</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Discipline in Pragmatism

    • According to John Dewey, discipline is a means to an end, not an end in itself.
    • It is a way to develop habits of mind and character that enable individuals to act intelligently and effectively in their environment.

    The Central Point in Education

    • The central point in the whole educative process is the learner's own experience and the development of their own capacities.

    Real Education

    • Real education involves the transformation of the learner's experience, empowering them to adapt to new situations and think critically.
    • It involves active learning, where learners are engaged in the process of inquiry and problem-solving.

    Emphasis on Learning

    • Pragmatism emphasizes the process of learning as a continuous and active process, where learners construct their own knowledge and understanding.

    The Role of the Educator

    • The educator's role is to facilitate creative learning, providing opportunities for learners to explore and discover new ideas and concepts.

    The Basis of Teaching

    • The basis of all teaching is the learner's own experience and the social and cultural context in which they live.

    Truths and Principles in Education

    • Pragmatism views truths and principles as provisional and subject to change, rather than fixed and absolute.
    • They are derived from the learner's experience and are validated through experimentation and inquiry.

    The Primary Function of Education

    • The primary function of education is to prepare learners to participate in the formation of their own experiences and to make informed decisions about their lives.

    Curriculum Emphasis

    • Pragmatism emphasizes a curriculum that is flexible, adaptable, and relevant to the learner's own experiences and needs.

    Education and Life

    • Education aligns with life by providing learners with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to adapt to new situations and solve real-world problems.

    The Growth of Individuals

    • Pragmatism approaches the growth of individuals as a continuous and lifelong process, where learners are encouraged to take responsibility for their own development.

    Educational Aims

    • Pragmatism views educational aims as emerging from the process of education itself, rather than being predetermined or fixed.
    • They are shaped by the learner's own experiences and needs, and are subject to change and revision over time.

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    Explore the pragmatic view on the function of education, which aims to bring about changes in the behavior of individuals related to physical, intellectual, and moral development. Understand how education is viewed as a life-long process that fosters growth in individuals.

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