Began in the late nineteenth century Emphasizes on Learning By Doing Focus on Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Development of critical, socially engaged intelligence Respect of Diversity John Dewey: Foundered of Progressive Education Progressive Education

Summary Progressive Education: A pedagogical movement that began in the late ninetieth century, founded by John Dewey. 1.Key features 1.1 Learning by doing 1.2 focus on problem Solving and Critical Thinking 1.3 Development of critical, socially engaged intelligence 1.4 Respect of Diversity 1.5 Not assessed by traditional tests and grades.

2. Popular Approaches of Progressive Education 2.1 Waldorf 2.1 Montessori

1. In the Context of progressive education. which of the following statements is true according to John Dewey a. There should not be a place for democracy in a classroom. b. Students should be able to solve social problems themselves. c. Curiosity does not belong to the inherent nature of students rather it is to be cultivated. Students should be observed and not heard in the classroom.