Correct Answer:
B. Practical education
The correct answer is Practical education. A progressivist teacher places greater emphasis on practical education and learning through experience. Progressivism, as a philosophy, believes that education should be student-centered, dynamic, and relevant to the learner's life and society. Therefore, teachers following this philosophy design curricula and activities that involve hands-on projects, problem-solving, and real-world applications, fostering critical thinking and social skills. The goal is to prepare students to adapt to a changing world by equipping them with the ability to learn through doing, rather than solely through passive reception of information.
- Abstract ideas (A) are less emphasized by progressivists, who argue that learning should be connected to concrete experiences. Philosophies like Perennialism focus more on abstract ideas.
- Theoretical concepts (C) are part of learning, but Progressivism prioritizes understanding them through practical application and experience, rather than as ends in themselves.
- Methods (D) are certainly important for any teacher. However, 'practical education' specifically captures the core *content and experience* emphasis of a progressivist teacher, which is the key distinction here. Progressivist methods are designed to facilitate this practical learning.