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Isolated Facts and the Banking Method in Education

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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?

To educate people to govern themselves intelligently and responsibly. 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?

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

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

To focus on practical, utilitarian, and scientific subjects Signup and view all the answers

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

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

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

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

How does Dewey view the relationship between education and society?

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