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Which of the following statement about progressive education is correct?

A.
It involves lecture method and grouping according to the ability/marks of the students.
B.
It involves individualized learning, tests at the end of the year and ranking of students based on marks.
C.
It involves experimental learning and assessment through a variety of methods.
D.
It involves programmed instruction and use of rewards to encourage learning.

Solution:

Progressive education is an education in which values are given to experiences and practical knowledge than rote learning and formal learning.The main focus of progressive education is on learning by doing.The student should enjoy their studies and gain concepts, not get involved in rote learning.It is a Teacher centered to child-centered approach.Integrated curriculum, Problem-solving methods, Critical thinking are the main part of Progressive education which helps to develop the concepts in a child's mind. Additional InformationThe Father of Progressive education is John Dewey.?Dewey is a professor at Chicago University and he proposed "Learning by doing" in 1894 in Chicago.

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