a. Students' development is hindered by
i. limiting education to academic boundaries.
ii. getting out to the field.
iii. being creative and unique.
iv.gaining practical knowledge.
Answers
The correct option is
i. limiting education to academic boundaries.
To hinder means to come in the way of, to be an obstacle or to stop progress
Therefore, the question means
Which of the following interferes with the development of students?
i. limiting education to academic boundaries- This means that students are made to study only for clearing tests and exams and are not able to go beyond the books and see how various concepts work in real life.
ii. getting out to the field- This helps students go beyond their books and see the practical application of what they study in school. So, field trips and field work (like internships) help students understand concepts better.
iii. being creative and unique- Students are encouraged to think creatively. Creativity does not hinder their development. Instead, it improves children’s problem solving abilities.
iv.gaining practical knowledge- Concepts that are followed by practicals (as in science or computers) are easier to understand as well as remember. Also, they help the students realise the utility of studying those concepts.
As can be seen, the second, third and fourth options promote learning, while the first option interferes with learners’ education and hence their development.
Answer:( i )limiting education to academic boundaries.