Experience And Education (Kappa Delta Pi Lecture) Reprint Edition, Kindle Edition

Although originally published in 1938, Dewey provides a fascinating account of the role of experience in education, much of which remains relevant today, almost two decades into the 21st century. Dewey's comments about the importance of continuity and interaction in experience provides an interesting perspective for thinking about how students learn. Furthermore, his thoughts on social control, freedom, and purpose are helpful in comparing the structure and effects of traditional and progressive instructional methods on student's educational experiences. This book ought to be essential reading for teachers and administrators, and will be of interest to anyone interested in philosophy of education and educational theory in general.

This is a must read for any educator, especially those who really do care for their students... if you wonder about how your students learn and how to get thru to them, here's the book. Blank slate theory? Nope. Association? Some. Memorization the mother of all learning? Where did you get that?Experience!...get the book...

Although Experience and Education is small in form and a mere 91 pages in length, it is packed with highly useful information not only for professional educators but also for parents and caregivers of children. It is bittersweet that Dewey's work remains relevant many decades after it was first published. Sadly, too little has been done to improve the quality of education in this country. Writers and educators such as Dewey have given us the tools needed to provide high quality education to the youth of our nation. Unfortunately, there appears to be little resolve to implement them on a wide scale. One of the very few positive aspects of this situation is that Dewey is still read and much is still learned from this great figure in American education.Dewey's recipe for a successful education is clear and can even be inferred from the title of this book in which experience is placed before education. Education is a product of experience. According to Dewey, not just any experience will do. Experience must be related to prior experience and expand upon it so as to stretch the current limits of knowledge.In order for experience to facilitate further growth in education, the educator must be a keen observer of their students, being able to monitor their current abilities. Rather than simply forcing knowledge onto students, Dewey believes that teachers should act more as group leaders. For Dewey, learning should be driven by the desires of the student with the teacher offering guidance, feedback, and structure to the activities. Dewey's approach is on that can also be used to great effect by parents when planning activities for their children. A little extra preparation time when going to a zoo or museum can turn into a richer, more memorable experience.There is little doubt that Dewey would be disappointed by the current state of American education. As a result of education slipping as a national priority, the quality of education has been in decline for decades. In addition, as funding has declined and the population has risen, class size has increased. This alone makes giving adequate attention to each student a virtual impossibility. Being unable to engage in careful observation of students prevents the implementation of progressive education. Consequently, Dewey's methods remain relevant and would be useful reading for both educators and parents alike.

This text also was proprietary to higher education as it covers the advent of all education and the importance of conceptual creations constructed by yester-year educational theorists that are still successfully in place today. Work experience is a theory promulgated by John Dewey in the 19th century that incorporated these experiences into the classroom curriculum is currently promoted in schools of the 21st century via academic credit for work experiences. In fact, several more of Mr. Dewey's theories abound effectively in modern institutions of higher education. Pedagogy again at its best.

This book represents a concise statement of John Dewey's philosophy of education, in light of his own experience and reflection on his critics. These were originally his Kappa Delta Pi lectures, but are written in a more formal style than one would lecture today.The book makes a case for "progressive schools" with which Dewey was associated, while also recognizing the criticisms and misunderstandings of these schools. Given this purpose, Dewey often reacts against those on both sides who put progressive schools and traditional schools in opposition to one another. He is, of course, on the side of progressive schools. However, he also wants a more moderate ground that makes sense out of what each side is doing, and how they may share common principles even if those are manifest in very different ways.I was impressed that much of what he says here is still relevant after 75 years. It's amazing how much of the reformist agenda he shaped and anticipated, and how much we still fight these battles. If you are interested in improving education, this book still repays reading.

I wholeheartedly recommend Experience and Education by John Dewey to anyone whohas experienced traditional schooling or is interested in the kinds of discussions that should merita national discourse, but somehow never edges out celebrity gossip for a spot on the eveningnews. It is interesting to look back on to my elementary and high school years through Dewey’slens. It is scary to think that on some level, I fell victim to the system, and makes me wonderwho I would have been if I didn’t have to sit through all those oppressive school days in my youth.

Had not heard of him till I read this. He was an educational genius. This book isn’t thick. Like 90 pages. But jam packed full of sense. I warn though, it’s very... philosophical. It is not written in layman’s terms. It is a fairly high reading level. Will make you think.

The key points of education and a good source to understand the process and how to motivate your apprentices

I can say nothing negative about this man. John Dewey is a or the pioneer in reflective thought. He is responsible for many of the most significant quotes in modern language - see for yourself. Google John Dewey quotes and be inspired. Please note thought that this book is a relatively small edition. This really is a classic if using Dewey as part of your uni or college research.

Dewey was a very significant contributor to educational theory, especially in the United States. He is less well known in the UK and he deserves a more prominent position. This book summarises his later view on education and the relationship to experience. It presents his reflections on developments in progressive education and tries to answer his critics. It is concise and clear and for once in education theory jargon free and it should be read by anyone who is involved in the educational system.

Dewey's ideas have never really been put into practice in mainstream schooling. He deseerves to be read more widely. .

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