Progressive education is an educational movement that emphasizes the child's individuality and experience over formal learning. It's based on the idea that students learn best through their own experiences, and that they should be taught to be good citizens and learners.
Some characteristics of progressive education include:
Intrinsic motivation
Progressive education uses activities based on the child's interests, rather than extrinsic motivators like grades or prizes.
Active learning
Children are encouraged to contribute to the curriculum by asking questions and seeking answers.
Group work
Progressive classrooms often use group work to reflect the idea that children learn and live in a community.
Social justice
Students are helped to understand their responsibility to others and to locate themselves in a wider community.
Deep understanding
Progressive education emphasizes understanding what is being taught, rather than just memorizing facts.
Progressive education originated in Western Europe and North America around 1900. It has influenced preschool education, adult education, and social work.
