John Dewey, Educational Thinker

What Education isI BELIEVE..."True education comes through stimulation of the child" "Education has two sides: psychological and sociological""The individual to be educated is a social indivudal"

John Dewey was born on October 20, 1959 in Vermont. As a child, Dewey always excelled in his academics, propelling his enrollment t the University of Vermont at the age of 15. Dewey took an interest in philosophy and psychology while attending college and graduated second in his class at 19 years old. Following graduation, he taught high school in Pennsylvania for two years. Dewey then enrolled in graduate school in 1884, where he received his Doctorate degree in Philosophy and Psychology at John Hopkins University. This degree led him to become a professor at the University of Michigan where he developed many of his educational philosophies. During his time in Michigan, he married and had seven children. During his educational career, he adopted many of his beliefs through his experiences as an educator and philosopher. To test his theories on education, he founded several schools; including the prestigious University of Elementary School at the University of Chicago. Owing to his extensive research in education and psychology, Dewey became one of the most well-known educational reformers in the 20th century. He published more than 1,000 works, including essays, books, and articles on his philosophies and attitudes towards education.

John Dewey

Education, therefore, is a process of living and not a preparation for future living.

Teacher is a facilitator rather than a lecturer.

Moral Education

Curriculum based on student's interests

Democracy

Subject-Matter of Education - Student centered - Relevant curriculum- Preparation for future- Focus on experience - Active participation- Student's interests- Active learning

Creativity & Expression