Isolated Facts and the Banking Method in Education
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What is the main criticism of the 'banking method' of education according to the passage?

  • It does not allow for enough teacher-student interaction.
  • It promotes a view of the teacher as an absolute authority figure
  • It is too reliant on textbooks and not enough on hands-on learning.
  • It focuses too much on memorizing isolated facts rather than connecting them to real life. (correct)

    • According to the passage, what was John Locke's view on the source of knowledge?

  • Knowledge comes from civic education and having people govern themselves intelligently.
  • Knowledge comes exclusively from literary sources, particularly the Greek and Latin classics.
  • Knowledge comes from the divine right of kings and absolute monarchs.
  • Knowledge is acquired through the senses and learning by doing and interacting with the environment. (correct)

    • What was John Locke's view on the role of political leaders?

  • Political leaders should be selected from among the aristocrats, who are destined by birth to be rulers.
  • Political leaders should not receive any civic education and should not be responsible for governing intelligently.
  • Political leaders should have the divine right to be absolute and unquestioned rulers.
  • Political leaders should be selected by the people and the political order should be based on a contract between the people and the government. (correct)

    • What is the main reason why John Locke believed that civic education is necessary?

    <p>To educate people to govern themselves intelligently and responsibly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main contrast the passage draws between John Locke's views and the 'banking method' of education?

    <p>Locke believed in learning through the senses and interaction, while the banking method relies on memorization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Spencer, what is the purpose of curriculum in an industrialized society?

    <p>To focus on practical, utilitarian, and scientific subjects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key idea behind Spencer's concept of 'survival of the fittest'?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Dewey, what is the primary purpose of education?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the 'scientific or reflective method' in Dewey's educational theory?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Dewey view the relationship between education and society?

    <p>Education is a social process, and the school is intimately related to the society it serves</p> Signup and view all the answers

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