The School and the Child by John Dewey - Exam
  • 1. According to Dewey, what role does experience play in education?
A) Secondary to rote learning
B) Only for older students
C) Central to learning
D) Irrelevant
  • 2. How does Dewey view the role of the school?
A) As a compliance institution
B) As a place of punishment
C) As a factory for knowledge
D) As a community for social interaction
  • 3. In Dewey's view, what should teachers foster in students?
A) Fear of failure
B) Conformity
C) Critical thinking
D) Blind obedience
  • 4. Dewey believed that education should prepare children for what?
A) High test scores
B) Superficial knowledge
C) Democratic citizenship
D) Strict job roles
  • 5. According to Dewey, what is the purpose of education?
A) To memorize information
B) To prepare for life
C) To prepare for tests
D) To pass grade levels
  • 6. What does Dewey believe is key to effective learning?
A) Learning in isolation
B) Reflection on experiences
C) Studying without context
D) Immediate recall of facts
  • 7. What aspect of a child's needs does Dewey emphasize?
A) Only intellectual needs
B) Neglecting emotional support
C) Physical needs exclusively
D) Social and emotional needs
  • 8. In Dewey's view, education is not just a preparation for the future but also a process of:
A) Focusing solely on academics
B) Escaping reality
C) Living in the present
D) Following rules
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