How does learning by doing align with the philosophy that “education is life itself” rather than preparation for life?
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Correct answer: By making learning active, social, and tied to real life
Learning by doing treats education as part of lived experience — with active, social, practical learning — rather than merely preparation for future tasks, echoing Dewey’s view of education as life itself.
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