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What is the emphasis of Jean Jacques Rousseau's theory of learning?
What is the emphasis of Jean Jacques Rousseau's theory of learning?
- The importance of formal education in a classroom
- The role of teachers in shaping a child's education
- The significance of non-formal education in a child's development
- A progressive education adapted to the individual's developing needs (correct)
What is the primary location where formal education usually takes place?
What is the primary location where formal education usually takes place?
- Home or online platforms
- The premises of the school (correct)
- Informal settings such as parks or playgrounds
- Community centers or public libraries
What is the characteristic of formal education?
What is the characteristic of formal education?
- It is provided by unqualified teachers
- It observes strict discipline (correct)
- It is not associated with a specific stage or level
- It is only provided in informal settings
What type of education is associated with a specific stage or level?
What type of education is associated with a specific stage or level?
What is the primary role of teachers in formal education?
What is the primary role of teachers in formal education?
What is a characteristic of formal education?
What is a characteristic of formal education?
What is an advantage of formal education?
What is an advantage of formal education?
What is a disadvantage of formal education?
What is a disadvantage of formal education?
What is an example of informal education?
What is an example of informal education?
What is a characteristic of informal education?
What is a characteristic of informal education?
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Theory of Learning by Jean Jacques Rousseau
- Stresses the importance of progressive education adapted to individual's developing needs
- Emphasizes following the natural progress of the human heart
Types of Education
- Education goes beyond the classroom and includes experiences outside school
- Three main types of education: Formal, Informal, and Non-formal
Formal Education
- Takes place in a school or institution
- Associated with a specific stage and provided under a set of rules and regulations
- Given by specially qualified teachers who are efficient in the art of instruction
- Observes strict discipline
- Characteristics:
- Structured hierarchically
- Planned and deliberate
- Scheduled fees are paid regularly
- Chronological grading system
- Syllabus and subject-oriented
- Advantages:
- Organized educational model and up-to-date course contents
- Knowledge from trained and professional teachers
- Structured and systematic learning process
- Intermediate and final assessments
- Leads to a formally recognized certificate
- Easy access to jobs
- Disadvantages:
- Brilliant students may be bored due to long wait for academic session to expire
- Chance of adopting bad habits may be alarming
- Wastage of time due to lazy students or unprofessional education system
- Costly and rigid education
Informal Education
- May be a parent teaching a child a new skill or activity
- Can be learned through reading books or online resources
- Not pre-planned or deliberate
- No fixed timetable or curriculum required
- Consists of experiences and living in the family or community
- No institutional involvement required
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