Child-centred & Active Learning
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Under John Dewey's theory of Progressive Education and Experiential Learning, the concepts of 'Learning by Doing' and 'Reflective Thinking' view education not merely as a preparation for the future, but as a process of present living, where students actively construct knowledge through real-life problem-solving, scientific methods, and democratic experiences. Regarding the psychological implications of this for classroom teaching to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and social responsibility, which of the following statements is most authentic and scientifically valid?
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John Dewey's theory of Progressive Education and 'Learning by Doing' emphasizes that education is through experience and for experience. This approach connects classroom teaching with real-life problems, critical thinking, and the scientific method.
Under this, students are not passive recipients but active investigators who learn through cooperation and reflective thinking in a democratic environment.
Therefore, Option (b) is the most authentic and psychologically valid statement.
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