John Dewey saw knowledge not as mere information but as an instrument to__________________________?
Correct answer: C. Solve problems
- A. Change personality
- B. Help in learning
- C. Solve problems
- D. Problematic
Explanation
For Dewey, knowledge has practical value because it helps learners inquire into situations and solve problems. It is therefore an instrument for action, not merely stored information.
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