John Dewey Flashcards

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Who is Dewey?
John Dewey (His full name) was an American philosopher, Psychologist, and education reformer
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When did he teach in universities?
1884 - 1930
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What did his philosophy claim about man's behavior?
It claimed that man behaved out of habit
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What did he teach about habits and creativity?
How to abandon habits and think creatively
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True or False?
He believed in doing rather than learning?
True
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What is progressive education?
Learning by doing
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Who did Dewey believe in children interact with to improve their skills?
That children needed to interact with other people, work alone & cooperatively with their peers and adults
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1884 - 1930

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What did he teach about habits and creativity?

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True or False?
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