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What is the etymological meaning of the word 'extension'?
What is the etymological meaning of the word 'extension'?
- Out-of-school system of education
- Branch of a university
- Stretching out (correct)
- Process of education
When was the word 'extension' first used in the USA?
When was the word 'extension' first used in the USA?
- 1900
- 1920
- 1899
- 1914 (correct)
How did Webster define education?
How did Webster define education?
- Cheapest, most rapid, and most reliable path to economic advancement
- Imparting or acquiring knowledge and habits through instruction or study
- Harmonious development of physical, mental, moral aspects
- Process of education or teaching to develop knowledge, skill, or character (correct)
According to sociologist Rodney Stark, what is education?
According to sociologist Rodney Stark, what is education?
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What does education signify according to the text?
What does education signify according to the text?
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Etymology of "Extension"
- The word "extension" comes from the Latin words "ex" (out) and "tensio" (stretching), meaning a stretching or expansion outwards.
History of the Word "Extension"
- The word "extension" was first used in the USA in the 15th century.
Definitions of Education
- According to Noah Webster, education is the process of educating or training a person, usually in a school or university.
- To sociologist Rodney Stark, education is the transmission of knowledge and values from generation to generation.
- In general, education signifies the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, values, and beliefs through teaching, learning, and training.
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