John Dewey Presentation

EDUC 1001
FOUNDATIONS OF
EDUCATION
JOHN DEWEY
GROUP 3:
LANA SAM
PRESENTATION
ZAIDA HOSEIN
ADIRA RICHARDS
CARISA BHEEM
CRYSL AWONG
O’NEALIYAH PESCHIER
WHO IS JOHN DEWEY?
• John Dewey (1859—1952) was a psychologist, philosopher,
and educator who made contributions to numerous topics in
philosophy and psychology. His work continues to inform
modern philosophy and educational practice today.
• Dewey was an influential pragmatist, a movement that

rejected most philosophy at the time in favor of the belief that
things that work in a practical situation are true, while those
that do not are false. This view would go on to influence his
educational philosophy.
“Give the pupils something to do,
not something to learn; and the .
doing is of such a nature as to • Dewey was also a functionalist. Inspired by the ideas of
demand thinking; learning naturally
Charles Darwin, he believed that humans develop behaviors
results.”
― John Dewey as an adaptation to their environment.
The Theory of
Pragmatism
Experience:
• Dewey believed that knowledge arises from experience, and that education
should be based on the real-life experiences of the student.
• He argued that the traditional approach to education, tend to focus on

memorization and rote learning
• The idea that we can learn best by actively engaging with the material
instead of passively listening to lectures or memorizing facts.
• He believed that both methods were ineffective because it did not engage
students in meaningful experiences.
The Theory Of Pragmatism
Inquiry:
• Dewey believed that the best way to learn was through inquiry, or
the process of asking questions, making observations, and testing
hypotheses.
• He saw Inquiry as the primary means of acquiring knowledge,

beginning with facing a problem or uncertainty. This leads us to
use observation , experimentation and reflection to discover
solutions.
Theory of
Democracy:
Pragmatism
• Dewey believed education should prepare students to be responsible citizens in a
democratic society.
• Education should engender academic subjects and help them critically assess situations,
determine moral values, and foster social awareness.
• Students gain opportunities and realize their potential by participating in political, social,
and cultural spheres of life
• He believed that democracy requires active participation and engagement from all
citizens.
Theory of
Pragmatism
Social
Reform:
• Dewey highlights that societal improvement can be
achieved through democratic involvement, education, and
collaborative research.
• He views reform as an ongoing learning process, where
solutions to social issues emerge through experimentation
and practical approaches to real life events.
• He believed that education should be used to bring about
social reform and to improve society.
JOHN DEWEY PHILOSOPHY OF
EDUCATION
• Dewey's philosophy emphasizes "pragmatism," cultivating
thoughtful, critically reflective, and socially engaged
individuals. He developed a concept of inquiry, prompted by
a sense of need and intellectual work.
• Dewey's theory has significantly influenced various

educational practices, including individualized instruction,
problem-based and integrated learning, and critical inquiry.
• Dewey's principles encourage teachers to cultivate an

energetic openness to possibilities, be willing to experience
ambiguity, and use problems as opportunities to deepen
understanding of self, students, the subject, and the
context.
JOHN DEWEY PHILOSOPHY OF
EDUCATION
• The educational theory of John Dewey, which is often linked to progressive education, places a
strong emphasis on the development of critical thinking abilities and experiential learning.
• According to Dewey, learning should be student-centered and concentrated on hands-on

experiences involving students solving real-world issues. His method is based on the concept
that education should promote democratic values like cooperation, inquiry, and social
involvement and that learning is an active process in which pupils engage with their
surroundings.
• Dewey also emphasized that schools should be communities where students learn through
experience rather than passive absorption of information. He argued that education must
prepare individuals for participation in a democratic society by encouraging independent
thought, problem solving and adaptibility to change.
JOHN DEWEY’S BELIEF ON THE
PURPOSES OF EDUCATION
• Dewey believed that education should focus on developing thoughtful, critically
reflective, and socially engaged individuals instead of simply facilitating rote
learning from a fixed curriculum.
• His beliefs regarding education have significantly impacted numerous teachers and
are integrated into various learning theories, including progressive education,
experiential learning, and constructivism, which contrast with his view of traditional
classroom settings.
John Dewey's Perspective to What
Children Should be Learning
• John Dewey's educational philosophy highlights the
importance of teaching children not just isolated
knowledge and skills but also with critical thinking
and problem solving.
• He believed that education should be child -

centered,focusing on the interests and experiences
of the students rather than the whole curriculum
REFERENCES
Howley-Rouse, A. (2021, April 13). Dewey’s educational philosophy. THE EDUCATION HUB.
https://theeducationhub.org.nz/deweys-educational-philosophy/
Nickerson, C. (2024, February 1). John Dewey on education: Impact & theory. Simply Psychology.
https://www.simplypsychology.org/john-dewey.html’
Shih, Y.-H. (2024). Learning for democracy: some inspiration from John Dewey’s idea of democracy. Frontiers in
Political Science. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/political-science/articles/10.3389/fpos.2024.1429685/full
Smith, J. (2023, November 8). John Dewey, American educationalist. TeachingTimes.

https://www.teachingtimes.com/john-dewey-american-educationalist/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CGive%20the
%20pupils%20something%20to,results.%E2%80%9D%20he%20succinctly%20argued.
Dewey, John | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. (n.d.). https://iep.utm.edu/john-dewey/

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EDUC 1001

• Dewey was an influential pragmatist, a movement that

• He argued that the traditional approach to education, tend to focus on

• He saw Inquiry as the primary means of acquiring knowledge,

• Dewey's theory has significantly influenced various

• Dewey's principles encourage teachers to cultivate an

• According to Dewey, learning should be student-centered and concentrated on hands-on

• He believed that education should be child -

Smith, J. (2023, November 8). John Dewey, American educationalist. TeachingTimes.

Dewey, John | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. (n.d.). https://iep.utm.edu/john-dewey/

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