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Topic 1.2 - Pedagogy CRQs (John Dewey)
Tap "Watch Video" to see the explanation on YouTube or Facebook, then read the model answer below it. These CRQs cover John Dewey's philosophy - Learning by Doing, Reflective Thinking, Democratic Classroom, and Problem-Based Learning.
CRQ 1
Question: What is John Dewey's main idea about education?
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Model Answer:
John Dewey believed that students learn best through 'Learning by Doing.' This means education should be active and based on real-life experiences rather than just reading books and memorizing facts.
CRQ 2
Question: How can a teacher apply Dewey's 'Learning by Doing' in a Mathematics lesson?
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Model Answer:
Instead of just writing formulas, a teacher can give students real objects to measure. For example, to teach 'Area', students can measure the floor or their desks using a measuring tape. This makes math practical.
CRQ 3
Question: What is the difference between 'Passive Learning' and 'Experimental Learning'?
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Model Answer:
Passive learning is when students just sit and listen to a lecture. Experimental learning (Dewey's style) is when students perform an experiment or a task to find the answer themselves, which makes them think more.
CRQ 4
Question: In Dewey's view, what is the role of the school in a community?
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Model Answer:
Dewey saw the school as a 'Social Institution.' He believed school should prepare children to be good citizens by teaching them how to work together, solve community problems, and live in a democracy.
CRQ 5
Question: How does 'Problem-Based Learning' relate to John Dewey's philosophy?
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Model Answer:
Problem-Based Learning is a direct application of Dewey's ideas. It gives students a real-world problem to solve. Students must research, test ideas, and find a solution, which turns them into active learners.
CRQ 6
Question: Why is 'Reflective Thinking' important for students?
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Model Answer:
Reflective thinking means thinking about what you have learned and how you did it. Dewey believed that we don't learn from experience alone; we learn by reflecting on that experience to understand it better.
CRQ 7
Question: What is the importance of 'Student Interest' in the classroom according to Dewey?
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Model Answer:
Dewey believed that when students are interested in a topic, they learn much faster. A teacher should connect the school lessons with the students' hobbies and real-life interests to keep them motivated.
CRQ 8
Question: How can a teacher create a 'Democratic Classroom'?
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Model Answer:
A teacher can create a democratic classroom by letting students share their opinions, make some class rules together, and work in groups. This teaches them respect and cooperation, which Dewey strongly supported.
CRQ 9
Question: How can Social Studies be taught using Dewey's approach?
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Model Answer:
Instead of just reading history, students can conduct interviews with elders or visit a local market to understand how their society works. This 'Field Work' turns a boring subject into an active social experience.
CRQ 10
Question: What is the benefit of 'Hands-on Activities' for slow learners?
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Model Answer:
Hands-on activities are great for slow learners because they can see and touch the materials. It simplifies difficult concepts and gives them confidence, as they are learning through action rather than just words.
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