School and Society and the Child and the Curriculum

Name: School and Society and the Child and the Curriculum
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ISBN: 9781611044126

ISBN-10: 161104412X

ISBN-13: 9781611044126

Edition: N/A

Authors: John Dewey

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Though he did not coin the phrase "Progressive Education," American philosopher and psychologist, John Dewey, has historically been associated with this modern educational method. In these two works, "The School and Society" and "The Child and Curriculum," Dewey lays out his philosophies of pragmatism, educational reform, and his advocacy of democracy. In a time when education focused primarily on rote memorization and passive acquisition of knowledge, Dewey advocated a "learning by doing" method. He believed students would become more well-rounded, productive members of society through their natural inquisitiveness, and experimentation through interaction with the world. Dewey's complex…

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Publisher: ReadaClassic.com
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 98
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.50" long x 0.20" tall
Weight: 0.484
Language: English