Experience and Education by John Dewey
The book is a critical exploration of the theories and practices of traditional and progressive education. The author argues that neither approach is adequate in isolation and advocates for an educational philosophy that combines elements of both. He emphasizes the importance of experience in the learning process, suggesting that education should be rooted in experiential learning that adapts to the needs and abilities of individual students. The book challenges educators to think critically about the purpose of education and to develop methods that ensure students are not just passive recipients of knowledge, but active participants in their own learning journey.
The 15897th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1938
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 91-100
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(2.5)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- Great Books of the Western World (Great Books Foundation)