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The School and the Child by John Dewey - Exam
Contributed by: Casey
  • 1. According to Dewey, what role does experience play in education?
A) Only for older students
B) Central to learning
C) Irrelevant
D) Secondary to rote learning
  • 2. How does Dewey view the role of the school?
A) As a community for social interaction
B) As a factory for knowledge
C) As a compliance institution
D) As a place of punishment
  • 3. In Dewey's view, what should teachers foster in students?
A) Critical thinking
B) Conformity
C) Fear of failure
D) Blind obedience
  • 4. Dewey believed that education should prepare children for what?
A) Strict job roles
B) High test scores
C) Democratic citizenship
D) Superficial knowledge
  • 5. According to Dewey, what is the purpose of education?
A) To memorize information
B) To pass grade levels
C) To prepare for life
D) To prepare for tests
  • 6. What does Dewey believe is key to effective learning?
A) Immediate recall of facts
B) Studying without context
C) Learning in isolation
D) Reflection on experiences
  • 7. What aspect of a child's needs does Dewey emphasize?
A) Neglecting emotional support
B) Only intellectual needs
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) Following rules
B) Escaping reality
C) Living in the present
D) Focusing solely on academics
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