John Dewey was a pioneering American philosopher and educational reformer. He believed that education should be child-centered and focus on connecting subjects to real-world experiences. According to Dewey, the teacher should act as a facilitator rather than an instructor, observing students' interests and allowing them to explore their environment and construct their own knowledge. Dewey's progressive ideas advocated for democratic classrooms where students and teachers learn together, in contrast to traditional classrooms where teachers delivered lectures and students memorized information. His influential approaches to education continue to shape schooling and teacher education today.

1. PRESENTED BY MOHAMED & KENZA
THE INFLUENCE OF DEWEY ON
EDUCATION
John Dewey

2. John Dewey: impact & theory
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Introduction &
biography
Why John Dewey’s ideas & approaches
were revolutionary
Achievements &
influence
Explaining & exploring the ideas &
approaches of John Dewey

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Who is John Dewey?
• He is considered to be the pioneer of modern education
• His ideas & approaches towards education & schooling were revolutionary
during his lifetime which remain important today,

4. Biography:
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• He was born on the 20th of October 1859 in
Burlington, Vermont(USA).
• He attended the university of Vermont when he
was 15 years old & his focus was on Philosophy.
• John Dewey taught in high school & elementary
school when he obtained his Bechalor.
• In 1884, John received his Ph.D from the
university of John Hopkins & started teaching in
the university of Michigan.
• In 1904, Dewey became a professor in the
university of Colombia till his retirement in 1930.

5. Exploring his ideas & approaches:
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• John Dewey is most famous for his role in
what is called ‘Progressive Education’.
• This puts Dewey in the education of
Philosophy called ‘Pregmatism’.
• Pragmatism believe that reality must be
experienced.
• His vision to the classroom was influenced
by democratic ideals .

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• Dewey’s approach was child-centered which places the emphasis of
learning on the needs & interests of the child.
• Dewey believed that children should be allowed to explore their
environment
• John believed in what’s known as ‘interdisciplinary’ curriculum’ that
focuses on connecting multiple subjects.
• According to him, children should be allowed to explore in & outside the
classroom & construct their own paths for acquiring & applying
knowledge.

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• The role of the teacher is rather a facilitator
than an instructor.
• The teacher should observe the interests of
the students & the directions they naturally
take.
The role of the teacher in Dewey’s view:

8. Comparison between:
Traditional teaching
• Traditionally, a teacher would stand
in front of a group of students
delivering information to them sitting
in rows.
• The students would receive
information given by the teacher,
memorize, & give them back in the
exams or tests.
Dewey’s ideal classroom:
• In Dewey’s classroom, you may find
the teacher delivering some
background content information
• The students work in groups
exploring different concepts within
the content.
• You might see a lot of conversation &
collaboration between the teacher &
students.
• Students prepare presentations,
projects, or any kind of evaluation.
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9. • The idea of John Dewey is not to allow children to do whatever they please, but rather for
the teacher to use a professional judgement to shape this process.
Dewey believed that treating aducation as a part of life opposed to preparation for it,
students would learn to become independant & productive citizens.
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10. The influence of Dewey’s ideas & approaches:
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• His ideas continue to influence both schooling & teacher education nowadays. The
concept of a democratic classroom where students & teachers learn together & share
their voices & interests is at the heart of many teacher preparation programs.

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