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Which was the most important teaching and learning method that advocated by John Dewey to solve the problems________________________?

Correct answer: D. Scientific method

  • A. Assignment method
  • B. Reading and writing
  • C. Lecture method
  • D. Scientific method

Explanation

Dewey advocated inquiry based on the scientific method: learners identify a problem, form ideas, test them, and draw conclusions. The lecture and reading-writing methods do not express his problem-solving approach.

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Instructional approaches determine how teachers present content, involve learners and achieve lesson objectives. Coverage includes lecture, discussion, demonstration, questioning, problem-solving, cooperative learning, project and activity methods, along with teacher-centred and learner-centred approaches. Method selection depends on the subject, learners, available resources and intended learning outcome.

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