Bailey McClelland and Haley Carter
JOHN DEWEY
Born in Burlington, Vermont on October 20 1858 and died in 1952
Graduated from the University of Vermont in 1879 and received a PhD from Johns Hopkins University
LIFE
In 1905 he became president of the American Philosophical Association
Taught at Columbia University from 1905 until he retired in 1929
Traveled around the world as a philosopher, social and political theorist, and educational reformer
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Founder of the Progressive movement and was the dominant figure in American education
First real American influence on American educationAdvocated child-centered learning in groupsChild-centered learning is an approach to education
focusing on the interests of the students, rather than others involved in the educational system
Student-centered learning requires students to be active, responsible participants in their own learning
EDUCATION
Dewey’s famous declaration concerning educationDewey focus’s on what education is, what school is,
the subject matter of education, the nature of method, and the school and social progress.
In this book he believes that all those who live in society should have the opportunity to an education. Education should be free, regardless of race or wealth. He said that some educators are too focused on test scores and that they should get back to teaching and making sure the students understand the material.
“MY PEDAGOGIC CREED”