Which school of thought laid down the following principle about the role of…
2020
Which school of thought laid down the following principle about the role of the teacher and the learner?
"The teacher's role is not to direct, but to advise, because the child's own interest should determine what the child learns."
- A.
Perennialism
- B.
Progressivism
- C.
Essentialism
- D.
Reconstructionism
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Correct answer: B
The statement reflects Progressivism in education. Progressivism is child-centred: learning should arise from the learner's interests, needs and experiences, and the teacher acts as a facilitator, adviser or guide rather than as a purely directive authority. Perennialism and essentialism are more teacher-led and curriculum-centred, while reconstructionism is primarily concerned with social reconstruction. Therefore, the correct answer is Progressivism.