One of the Fundamental Differences Between Pragmatic Approaches to Education

question 4

Multiple Choice

One of the fundamental differences between pragmatic approaches to education, such as that suggested by Dewey, and perennialist and essentialist approaches is

• A) Dewey's increased focus on learning and doing beyond simply knowing.
• B) Dewey's complete disregard for traditional subject-matter disciplines.
• C) the perennialist and essentialist rejection of reason and rationality as important goals of education.
• D) none of these; there are no major differences among pragmatism, perennialism, and essentialism.

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