Topic 3: Pioneers in Education and Their Contribution

John Locke described the human mind at birth as a:

• Blank slate (tabula rasa)

• Preloaded mind

• Noble savage

• Rational thinker

Jean-Jacques Rousseau believed education should be focused on:

• Memorization

• Social conformity

• Natural growth and instincts

• Strict discipline

What is the main focus of Montessori's teaching method?

• Memorizing facts

• Following a strict teacher-directed curriculum

• Hands-on, self-directed learning in a prepared environment

• Standardized testing

Dewey's concept of education emphasizes:

• Passive learning

• Experiential, problem-based learning

• Rote memorization

• Obedience to authority

Jean Piaget is known for his theory on:

• Social justice in education

• Cognitive development stages

• Discipline and punishment in education

• Practical skills training

Rousseau’s book Emile focuses on:

• Education through societal rules

• Development through stages of natural growth

• Military training for boys

• Strict formal schooling

Which stage of Piaget’s cognitive development involves abstract thinking?

• Sensorimotor stage

• Preoperational stage

• Concrete operational stage

• Formal operational stage

Maria Montessori designed materials like:

• Sandpaper letters and colored rods

• Flashcards and posters

• Worksheets and textbooks

• Computers and digital tools

John Dewey viewed schools as:

• Isolated from society

• Strict institutions of control

• Mini-societies that prepare students for life

• Centers for standardized testing

Locke emphasized education tailored to:

• Strict conformity for all children

• The individual’s temperament and needs

• Only academic learning

• Physical education only