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Which thinker emphasized the idea that education develops capacities for environmental control and responsibility?
Which thinker emphasized the idea that education develops capacities for environmental control and responsibility?
- John Dewey (correct)
- Aristotle
- Pestalozzi
- Socrates
What does the narrow meaning of education primarily focus on?
What does the narrow meaning of education primarily focus on?
- Experiences outside the classroom
- Lifelong learning
- Holistic student development
- Formal teaching in schools (correct)
Which of the following statements aligns with the broader meaning of education?
Which of the following statements aligns with the broader meaning of education?
- Education begins at birth and continues throughout life. (correct)
- Education is limited to academic subjects.
- Education requires formal teaching credentials.
- Education focuses solely on college-level instruction.
Aristotle's definition of education focuses on which key concept?
Aristotle's definition of education focuses on which key concept?
Which aspect does educational psychology primarily aim to address?
Which aspect does educational psychology primarily aim to address?
Which modern thinker believed in the harmonious development of innate powers in education?
Which modern thinker believed in the harmonious development of innate powers in education?
What is a significant characteristic of the philosophy of education?
What is a significant characteristic of the philosophy of education?
How has the role of pupils in education changed over time?
How has the role of pupils in education changed over time?
Which of these statements reflects a limitation of education defined in its narrow sense?
Which of these statements reflects a limitation of education defined in its narrow sense?
What is one of the broader aspects of education as per the content provided?
What is one of the broader aspects of education as per the content provided?
Flashcards
What is education?
What is education?
The process of gaining knowledge, skills, and values. It focuses on developing an individual's abilities to navigate and contribute to their environment.
What's the 'lifelong learning' perspective of education?
What's the 'lifelong learning' perspective of education?
The idea that education is a continuous process that starts from birth and continues throughout life.
What's the main aim of education?
What's the main aim of education?
Education's aim is to help individuals develop their abilities in areas such as physical, mental, emotional, and social skills.
What's the 'narrow' view of education?
What's the 'narrow' view of education?
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What's the 'broader' view of education?
What's the 'broader' view of education?
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What is Educational Psychology?
What is Educational Psychology?
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What are the 'Methods of Teaching'?
What are the 'Methods of Teaching'?
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What is the 'Philosophy of Education'?
What is the 'Philosophy of Education'?
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What is 'Educational Sociology'?
What is 'Educational Sociology'?
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Study Notes
Concept, Meaning, Scope, and Importance of Education
- Education is derived from Latin words: Educare (to nourish, bring up, raise), Educere (to lead out, draw out), and Educatum (teaching method/style)
- Socrates: Education is bringing out universal ideas latent within the mind
- Plato: Education develops the capacity to feel pleasure/pain, and physical/mental capabilities
- Aristotle: Education creates a sound mind in a sound body
- John Dewey: Education develops capacities to control the environment and meet responsibilities
- Pestalozzi: Education is natural, harmonious, and progressive development of innate powers
Narrow Meaning of Education
- Limited to teaching and instruction within schools
- Contained within schooling and ends with instruction completion
- Focuses on imparting limited knowledge of specific subjects
- Classroom-based, using textbooks as teaching tools
Broader Meaning of Education
- Lifelong process, starting at birth
- Goes beyond schooling and instruction
- Aims for broader attainment and general understanding
- Considers various experiences throughout life
- Places emphasis on overall student development focused on experiences.
Scope of Education
- Educational Psychology: Aims to understand child development (physical, mental, emotional, social), differences, and personality to improve teaching methods
- Methods of Teaching: Shift from passive learners to active participation in the learning process, with improved teaching skills
- Philosophy of Education: Covers the aims, nature, importance, and function of education
- Educational Sociology: Emphasizes the role of society in education (importance of understanding society, its structure, interdependence of culture and society)
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