PPT: Concepts of Child Centered and Progressive Education | Child Development and Pedagogy for CTET Preparation - CTET & State TET PDF Download

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Concept of Child-
Centred and Progressive 
Education
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Concept of Child-
Centred and Progressive 
Education
Understanding 
Progressive Education
1
Learning by Doing
Hands-on projects and 
experiential learning for 
active student engagement.
2
Integrated 
Curriculum
Connects subjects for a 
holistic learning experience.
3
Critical Thinking
Emphasizes problem-solving for real-world challenges.
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Concept of Child-
Centred and Progressive 
Education
Understanding 
Progressive Education
1
Learning by Doing
Hands-on projects and 
experiential learning for 
active student engagement.
2
Integrated 
Curriculum
Connects subjects for a 
holistic learning experience.
3
Critical Thinking
Emphasizes problem-solving for real-world challenges.
Child-Centred Learning and its 
Characteristics
Natural Learning Process
Child-centred learning considers 
learning as a natural process for a child, 
focusing on their day-to-day activities 
and experiences.
Teacher as Guide
The teacher acts as a guide who 
encourages, instructs, and stimulates a 
child according to their individual needs 
and capabilities.
Key Characteristics
Prioritizes child's growth
Makes learning interesting and 
meaningful
Recognizes and utilizes child's 
potential
Leads to overall development
Enables learning through 
experiences
Provides freedom for natural growth
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Concept of Child-
Centred and Progressive 
Education
Understanding 
Progressive Education
1
Learning by Doing
Hands-on projects and 
experiential learning for 
active student engagement.
2
Integrated 
Curriculum
Connects subjects for a 
holistic learning experience.
3
Critical Thinking
Emphasizes problem-solving for real-world challenges.
Child-Centred Learning and its 
Characteristics
Natural Learning Process
Child-centred learning considers 
learning as a natural process for a child, 
focusing on their day-to-day activities 
and experiences.
Teacher as Guide
The teacher acts as a guide who 
encourages, instructs, and stimulates a 
child according to their individual needs 
and capabilities.
Key Characteristics
Prioritizes child's growth
Makes learning interesting and 
meaningful
Recognizes and utilizes child's 
potential
Leads to overall development
Enables learning through 
experiences
Provides freedom for natural growth
Principles of Child-Centred Learning
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These principles form the foundation of child-centred learning, ensuring a holistic and effective educational approach that caters to each 
child's unique needs and potential.
Child Psychology
Understanding children's behavior based 
on their requirements, social conditions, 
and abilities.
Evaluation
Continuous and Comprehensive 
Evaluation to ensure effective learning and 
development.
Flexible Syllabus
Based on psychological analysis of 
children's needs, values, and variety 
required.
Discipline Management
Using child psychology to maintain 
discipline with flexible responses.
Practical Orientation
Emphasizing experimentation and practical 
aspects of topics.
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Concept of Child-
Centred and Progressive 
Education
Understanding 
Progressive Education
1
Learning by Doing
Hands-on projects and 
experiential learning for 
active student engagement.
2
Integrated 
Curriculum
Connects subjects for a 
holistic learning experience.
3
Critical Thinking
Emphasizes problem-solving for real-world challenges.
Child-Centred Learning and its 
Characteristics
Natural Learning Process
Child-centred learning considers 
learning as a natural process for a child, 
focusing on their day-to-day activities 
and experiences.
Teacher as Guide
The teacher acts as a guide who 
encourages, instructs, and stimulates a 
child according to their individual needs 
and capabilities.
Key Characteristics
Prioritizes child's growth
Makes learning interesting and 
meaningful
Recognizes and utilizes child's 
potential
Leads to overall development
Enables learning through 
experiences
Provides freedom for natural growth
Principles of Child-Centred Learning
1
2
3
4
5
These principles form the foundation of child-centred learning, ensuring a holistic and effective educational approach that caters to each 
child's unique needs and potential.
Child Psychology
Understanding children's behavior based 
on their requirements, social conditions, 
and abilities.
Evaluation
Continuous and Comprehensive 
Evaluation to ensure effective learning and 
development.
Flexible Syllabus
Based on psychological analysis of 
children's needs, values, and variety 
required.
Discipline Management
Using child psychology to maintain 
discipline with flexible responses.
Practical Orientation
Emphasizing experimentation and practical 
aspects of topics.
Progressive Education: Meaning 
and History
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Reaction to Traditional Teaching
Progressive education emerged as a response to traditional teaching methods, valuing 
experience over rote learning.
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Learning by Doing
The core principle of progressive education is 'learning by doing, ' emphasizing hands-
on projects and experiential learning.
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Critical Thinking Focus
It aims to teach children how to think critically, rather than simply memorizing facts.
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Experiential Learning
By actively engaging in activities that put knowledge to use, students develop a 
stronger understanding of concepts.