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What is the purpose of education given by John Dewey? On the basis of your experiences, explain whether the schoolsare able function towards achieving these objectives. |
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Answer» According to Dewey, the aim of EDUCATION is the development of reflective, creative, responsible thought and social EFFICIENCY. Education must be imparted according to the individual needs of the child. The aim of education should be to serve to SECURE a balance interaction of the practical and theoretical attitudes. Thus, according to Dewey, the main purpose of SCHOOL discipline is the cultivation in the pupils of social attitudes, interests and HABITS, and ideals of conduct through the conjoint activities of the school which has been organised as a community. |
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