Question

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a 'progressive teacher'?

• A. A strong emphasis on rote memorization and standardized test preparation as the primary goals of education.
• B. A belief that learning should be an active, hands-on, and inquiry-based process.
• C. A belief that the teacher should be the sole authority in the classroom, delivering knowledge primarily through lectures.
• D. Prioritizing a rigid, fixed curriculum and maintaining strict classroom control to ensure orderly learning.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. A belief that learning should be an active, hands-on, and inquiry-based process.

• Progressive education is founded on the idea that students learn best by doing, experiencing, and questioning the world around them.