What view on the goals of education did John Dewey espouse?
A. Secondary schools should concentrate on preparing students for college.
B. Public schools should be funded by the national government.
C. Learning should involve real-life problems through which children learn to use their intelligence and ingenuity to control their environment.
D. The main task of education is to teach moral principles.
Answer: C
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