Foundations of Education: John Dewey's Philosophy
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Foundations of Education: John Dewey's Philosophy

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What is the central idea behind John Dewey's educational philosophy?

  • Focus on educational institution building
  • Learning by Doing and experiential education (correct)
  • Emphasis on theoretical knowledge
  • Memorization of historical events

    • What was the primary concern for preliterate persons in primitive societies?

  • Building institutionalized education systems
  • Surviving against nature forces and hostile human beings (correct)
  • Developing theoretical knowledge
  • Developing cultural patterns

    • Which ancient civilization is credited with originating Western education?

  • Ancient Egypt
  • Ancient Greece (correct)
  • Ancient Rome
  • Ancient China

    • What was a key feature of the Roman education system?

    <p>Focus on cultural borrowing and re-adaptation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between education and learning, according to the text?

    <p>Education teaches knowledge, while learning develops understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the quote 'Many are educated, few are learned'?

    <p>Education is not the same as learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Latin meaning of 'Educatio'?

    <p>Bringing up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the earliest patterns of education?

    <p>Instrument making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key component of education according to the text?

    <p>Flow of new knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the true goals of education according to John Dewey?

    <p>Be ready to take risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of the earliest patterns of education?

    <p>Patterns of group life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the characteristics of a truly educated person according to John Dewey?

    <p>Having moral courage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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