John Dewey was an American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer who is considered one of the founders of functional psychology and the father of pragmatism. He founded the Laboratory School at the University of Chicago to test his educational theories in practice. Dewey believed that education should be experiential and focus on hands-on, collaborative learning centered around students' interests to promote critical thinking. His theories emphasized learning through experience and problem-solving rather than rote memorization.

1. John Dewey Sandra Buehler, Jaclyn Clark, and Tonya Lynch

2. Overview of Presentation “The self is not something ready-made, but something in continuous formation through choice of action.” – John Dewey ? s to ponder Background In summary… Books & articles Interactive Activity Theories School connections Dewey’s Lab School opposition

3. Questions to Stimulate Learning

4. Background Information Born in 1859 in Burlington, VT Graduated from University of VT and became a high school teacher in PA for 3 years In 1884 Dewey received his doctorate at Johns Hopkins University and joined the faculty at University of MI until 1894 From 1894-1904 he was the chairman of the Philosophy and Psychology Department at the University of Chicago In 1896 Dewey founded the New School and served as director of the School of Education until 1904 From 1904-1930 Dewey was professor of Philosophy at Columbia University Teachers College Retired in 1930 until his death in 1952

5. Notable Works The School and Society (1899) The Child and the Curriculum (1902) How We Think (1910) Schools of To-morrow (1915) Democracy and Education (1916) Art as Experience (1934) Experience and Education (1938) Knowing and the Known (1949) Art and Education (1954)

6. Theory Explained “Knowledge which is mainly secondhand…tends to become merely verbal. It is no objection to information that is clothed in words: communication necessarily takes place through words. But in the degree in what is communicated cannot be organized into the existing experience of the learner, it becomes mere words: that is…lacking in meaning. Then it operates to call out mechanical reactions…” (Wiggins & McTighe, p. 139). Schema !

7. Theories

8. Big Picture Ideas Education Is about More Than Test Scores Children Are Not Citizens-in-Training Behavior in Schools Reflects Community Behavior Democratic Community Must Be the Context of Education Schools Are Arenas for Change

9. Cognitive Development: Construction of Thought Processes (Making meaning) “We acquire knowledge – we learn – by processing experience” by John Dewey (1965).

10. Current School Use Types of Use Comparison Graphic Organizer Hands on learning Experimental Education Project based learning Curriculum examples: K-12 Science Curriculum: shift from rigid use of scientific method to active involvement of student in the problem with addition of students’ personal knowledge into reflective thinking (Barrow, 2006)

11. Connects to… Bloom’s Taxonomy Divides educational objectives into three domains: Cognitive domain: revolves around knowledge, comprehension, and critical thinking of topic Affective domain: awareness & growth in attitudes, emotions, & feelings Psychomotor domain: development in behavior and/or skills (physically manipulate) *Goal is to create a more holistic form of education

12. Bloom’s Taxonomy Note 1 Note 2 Note 3 This thinking would seem to relate to the method of problem-based learning.

14. Extended process of inquiry

15. Collaborate, plan, communicate, manage

16. Create high-quality, authentic products & presentations

17. “This model makes learning relevant to students by establishing connections to life outside the classroom and by addressing real world issues.”

18. Inquiry Chart http://www.readingquest.org/strat/ichart.html

20. Early Implementations Teachers are educational guides, without imposing their ideas and beliefs onto students through lecture Education should be based on students’ interests Learning should involve meaningful experiments and investigations to promote critical thinking and cooperative learning “The curriculum becomes actual subject matter to the learner when, if, and as it is used in purposeful activities. It is the situation, not the teacher, school, or recitation schedule that makes subject matter of vital concern to the learner.” (1916).

24. 6 Hats Activity Each hat represents: Different Ways to Think! http://www.educationplanner.ca/files/Six%20Thinking%20Hats.pdf

25. 6 Hats in Action

27. encourage full-spectrum thinking

28. separate ego from performancehttp://members.optusnet.com.au/~charles57/Creative/Techniques/sixhats.htm

29. Answers to Introductory Questions John Dewey was titled the Modern Father of --Education? What fields was he considered an expert in? Philosophy and Psychology How can we measure school performance without standardized tests? By developing better curriculum

30. References Fishman, S. M. & Mc Carthy L. (1998). John Dewey and The Challenge Of Classroom Practice. New York, NY: Teachers College Press. Glassman, M. Dewey and Vygotsky: Society, Experience, And Inquiry In Educational Practice. American Educational Research Association [Electronic Version], 30, 3-14. Retrieved March 10, 2011 from http://www.jstor.org/stable/359435 Heilig, Cole, & Aguilar . (2010) From Dewey to No Child Left Behind: The Evolution and Devolution of Public Arts Education. Art Education Policy Review [Electronic Version], 111, 136-145. Retrieved March 8, 2011 from http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy.fau.edu/journals Hildebrand, D. L. (2008) Brief introduction to John Dewey, from John Dewey: A Beginner's Guide. Retrieved March 20, 2011 from the John Dewey website: http://www.johndewey.org/welcome-john-deweyorg/ Jackson, M. J. B. & Simpson, D. J. (1997). Educational reform: A Deweyan Perspective. New York, NY: Garland Publishing, Inc. Jenlink, P.M. (2009). Dewey’s Democracy And Education Revisited. Lanham, ML: Rowman & Littlefield Education. Jonas, M.E. (2011) Dewey’s Conception Of Interest And Its Significance For Teacher Education. [Electronic Version] Educational Philosophy and Theory, 43, 112-12. Retrieved March 11, 2011 from http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy.fau.edu/journals/03802361.html Kliebard, H. M. (1986). The struggle for the American curriculum: 1893-1958.Boston, MA: Routledge& Kegan Paul. John Dewey (1859–1952) - Experience and Reflective Thinking, Learning, School and Life, Democracy and Education (2011)Retrieved March 6, 2011, from State University.com site: http://education.stateuniversity.com/pages/1914/Dewey- John-1859-1952.html

31. References National Association of Education (2011) Research Spotlight on Project- Based Learning. Retrieved March 20, 2011 from: http://www.nea.org/tools/16963.htm Project Based Learning for the 21st Century. (2011) What is PBL? Retrieved March 21, 2011, from http://www.bie.org/about/what_is_pbl Review, 21, 1-12. Retrieved March 6, 2011, from Six-hat thinking: Key points. Retrieved March 6, 2011 from http://members.optusnet.com.au/~charles57/Creative/Techniques/six hats.htm Strategies for Comprehension. (2006) Inquiry Graphic Organizer. Retrieved March 3, 2011 from Reading quest.org site: http://www.readingquest.org/strat/ichart.html Warde, W. F. (1960). John Dewey’s Theories of Education. International Socialist. retrieved from http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/search/recordDetails.jsp?ERI CExtSearch_SearchValue_0=EJ126945&searchtype Wiggins, G. & McTighe, J.M. (2005). Understanding by Design. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Wyett, J. L. (1998). John Dewey & Earl Kelley: Giants In Democratic Education. Education, 119, 151-160. Retrieved March 6, 2011, from http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3673/is_1998_Fall/ai_n287160 41/