“When a school introduces and trains each child of society into membership within such a little community, saturating him with the spirit of service, and providing him with the instruments of effective self-direction, we shall have the deepest and best guaranty of a larger society which is worthy, lovely, and harmonious”
Quote by John Dewey
Work
The School and Society and The Child and the Curriculum
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. more
Author
John Dewey
John Dewey was an American philosopher and educator, born on October 20, 1859, and died on June 1, 1952. He was a leading figure in the philosophy of pragmatism and had a profound impact on 20th-century education, philosophy, and the social sciences. more
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