EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Education activity is most desirable to the pragmatist?
A
Approximates the goals which education scientists have set up
B
Results from the indiscrimination of the pupil in democratic theory
C
That is beneficial effect upon the future experiences of the pupil
D
That characterizes by spontaneous active continuously pleasurable and practical for the pupil
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Which is the most widely accepted method of education, according to the pragmatists? Lecturing by the teacher.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pragmatism is an educational philosophy that says that education should be about life and growth. That is, teachers should be teaching students things that are practical for life and encourage them to grow into better people. Many famous educators, including John Dewey, were pragmatists.

Detailed explanation-3: -The chief function of a pragmatic teacher is to suggest problems to his pupil and to stimulate them to find by themselves the solution which will work. The teacher must provide opportunities for the natural development of innate qualities if the children.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lectures. Team teaching. TV or video presentation.

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