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”