Dewey argued that the single most important purpose of schooling is to
A)foster the development of egocentrism in children.
B)prepare children to become responsible citizens.
C)prepare children to teach others.
D)all of these.
E)none of these.

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Dewey believed that the primary purpose of education was to prepare children to become responsible citizens, able to participate fully in a democratic society. He emphasized the importance of practical, hands-on learning experiences and the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. While he may have believed that children should be able to teach others as a result of their education, this was not his primary focus or goal. Foster development of egocentrism is incorrect because Dewey believed that education should move away from egocentric thinking and towards a more community-based approach, as part of preparing students to be responsible citizens. Choosing "all of these" is incorrect because only option B aligns with Dewey's primary purpose of schooling.

Dewey Argued That the Single Most Important Purpose of Schooling