Herbert Spencer: Education and Civic Responsibility

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What is the main focus of Critical Pedagogy?

  • Preserving the status quo
  • Promoting individual success over societal improvement
  • Addressing social questions and creating a better society (correct)
  • Advocating for traditional teaching methods

In the context of education, what do Reconstructionist educators primarily aim to achieve?

  • Focusing on social reform and creating a better society (correct)
  • Highlighting the importance of rote memorization
  • Maintaining the existing societal norms
  • Promoting competition among students

What is the role of teachers according to the text?

  • Ignore societal issues in favor of academic content delivery
  • Challenge societal norms and act as agents of change (correct)
  • Avoid engaging in social problems
  • Follow societal norms unquestioningly

How does Theodore Brameld view the purpose of education in the context of social reconstructionism?

<p>To focus on social reform and creating a better society (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to George Counts, where do we primarily learn from?

<p>Reflecting on experience (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes schools as democratic institutions according to the text?

<p>Encouragement of participation in decision-making regardless of background (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Critical Pedagogy differ from traditional teaching methods?

<p>It emphasizes addressing social questions and creating a better society (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one key aspect that defines Social Reconstructionism in education?

<p>Promotion of equality and eradicating discrimination in society and education (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should education be international in scope in the technological era according to the text?

<p>Due to the era's interdependence, for global citizenship (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Theodore Brameld, what should schools be focused on providing?

<p>Education that affords learning opportunities to all students (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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