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This volume brings together two key texts by the American philosopher and educational reformer John Dewey. In The School and Society, Dewey argues that the school should function as a miniature community, integrating learning with social life and practical activities. The Child and the Curriculum examines the tension between the child's natural interests and the structured body of knowledge that schools aim to teach, advocating for a curriculum that connects with the learner's experience. Together, these works present foundational ideas of progressive education, emphasizing experiential learning and the role of education in a democratic society.
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