Dewey

Guiding Questions

• What are the underlying principals of Dewey’s concept of educative experience? Is this different from how teaching took place prior to Dewey?
• What is the influence of John Dewey on education?
• What is the purpose of education according to John Dewey?
• What aspects of Dewey’s ideas continue to be applied or applicable to education in the 21stcentury?

Pre-Reading

Before attending to this week’s readings, think about the questions above. Much like you would do a K-W-L Chart with your students; determine what you KNOW about the topic and what you WANT to KNOW about the topic. Your R2R Post will indicate what you LEARNED about this week’s content. Refer to the R2R details and the success criteria outlined in the Syllabus.

Readings

• Dewey: My Pedagogic Creed
• Dewey: Experience and Education (Preface, Forward, and Chapter 1-8)

Optional Readings

• Dewey: The Child and the Curriculum 

Post a Reflective Response (R2R)  

• Approximately 500 words in length
• Post should be substantive demonstrating knowledge of the readings
• Should address the Guiding Questions for the week