Progressive education was a reaction against traditional forms of public schooling. Its proponents advocated greater freedom and spontaneity in play and involvement of children in the social life of the classroom. One of the leaders of this movement was
a. Robert Owen.
b. Maria Montessori.
c. John Dewey.
d. Margaret McMillan.
c
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