Question

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

• A. A primary focus on strict classroom discipline and rote memorization of facts.
• B. Emphasis on standardized test scores as the sole measure of student achievement and teacher effectiveness.
• C. A belief that learning should be an active, hands-on, and inquiry-based process.
• D. Belief that the teacher should be the sole authority and transmitter of knowledge through direct instruction.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 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.