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What is the main purpose of education according to John Dewey?
What is the main purpose of education according to John Dewey?
- To promote competition among students
- To impart knowledge only
- To prepare individuals for specific careers
- To contribute to personal and social growth (correct)
Why is the authoritarian style of administration and teaching considered out of place in schools?
Why is the authoritarian style of administration and teaching considered out of place in schools?
- It blocks genuine inquiry and dialogue (correct)
- It allows students to freely test ideas and values
- It promotes genuine dialogue among students
- It encourages critical inquiry and reconstruction
What values does John Dewey emphasize as significant human values that should be encouraged by schools?
What values does John Dewey emphasize as significant human values that should be encouraged by schools?
- Isolation, competition, and individualism
- Authoritarianism, obedience, and conformity
- Sharing, cooperation, and democracy (correct)
- Exclusivity, elitism, and segregation
According to Dewey, why is the school considered a social laboratory?
According to Dewey, why is the school considered a social laboratory?
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In Dewey's view, why is the school a miniature society?
In Dewey's view, why is the school a miniature society?
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How does Dewey view the role of teachers in education?
How does Dewey view the role of teachers in education?
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Why does Dewey advocate for a democratic school environment?
Why does Dewey advocate for a democratic school environment?
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What is the key characteristic of the social reconstructionism philosophy as advocated by Dewey?
What is the key characteristic of the social reconstructionism philosophy as advocated by Dewey?
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Why does Dewey believe that education is a social process?
Why does Dewey believe that education is a social process?
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In Dewey's view, why should schools simplify, purify, and integrate social experiences?
In Dewey's view, why should schools simplify, purify, and integrate social experiences?
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