HED3153: TOPIC 3

What concept did John Locke describe as the mind at birth?

• • Noble savage

• • Blank slate

• • Innate genius

• • Intuitive learner

Locke emphasized the importance of which educational values?

• • Competition and ambition

• • Discipline and virtue

• Freedom and curiosity

• Creativity and imagination

Locke believed children should master which aspect of themselves to be strong individuals?

According to Locke, what role should parents play in their child’s education?

• • Authoritarian figures

• • Friends and confidants

• Passive observers

• • Moderators and role models

What is the term Rousseau used to describe humans in their natural state?

• Noble savages

• Moral beings

• Blank slate

• Civilized individuals

Rousseau’s book "Emile" primarily focuses on:

• • The structure of society

• • Education and child development

• • Philosophical debates

• • Economic inequality

According to Rousseau, which stage is crucial for a child’s sensory learning?

Why did Rousseau prefer homeschooling over traditional schooling?

• • To promote authoritarian teaching

• • To avoid societal corruption

• • To emphasize rote learning

• • To prepare children for competition

Dewey viewed education as:

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• • A means for societal reform

• • A process of rote memorization

• • A tool for personal independence only

• • A rigid system of rules

What is the key component of Dewey’s educational philosophy?

• • Teaching facts for exams

• • Learning through experience

• • Memorizing classic literature

• • Imitating teacher behavior