John Locke: The Empiricist Educator

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What was John Locke's view on acquiring knowledge?

By interacting with the environment and learning by doing

Which method did John Locke propose for developing complex ideas?

Inductive method through comparison, reflection, and generalization

What theory did John Locke oppose?

Divine right of kings theory

According to Herbert Spencer, what should the curriculum emphasize?

<p>Utilitarian and scientific subjects</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Herbert Spencer believe leads to social progress?

<p>Individual competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Herbert Spencer think education should be tailored?

<p>Based on vocational and professional goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to John Dewey, what is the role of education in society?

<p>To encourage direct experience and experimentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did George Counts believe schools should address?

<p>The social, economic, and political issues of the day</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Theodore Brameld, what is the purpose of education in society?

<p>To reconstruct and improve society</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Paul Friere's emphasis in education?

<p>Critically understanding and challenging systems of oppression</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Spencer emphasize in terms of learning?

<p>Active and experiential learning over rote memorization</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did George Counts view the role of teachers in educating students?

<p>To actively educate students about social and political issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

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