EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

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

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: 1] The educational activity that is most desirable to the pragmatist’s correct option is B. Explanation: The Approximates the goals which educational scientists have set up is the correct option.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pragmatist educator aims at the harmonious development of the educand-physical, intellectual, social and aesthetic. The aim of education, therefore, is to direct “the impulses, interests, desires and abilities towards ‘the satisfaction of the felt wants of the child in his environment.”

Detailed explanation-3: -Naturalism. Which is the most widely accepted method of education, according to the pragmatists? Lecturing by the teacher.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -Lectures. Team teaching. TV or video presentation.

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