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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Latin meaning of 'Educatio'?

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

What is one of the earliest patterns of education?

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

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

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

What is a result of the earliest patterns of education?

<p>Patterns of group life (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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