John Dewey has had a profound impact on Western education. His theories on the nature and purpose of education have shaped not only the American educational system but other Western Schools of education. For this assignment you will:
* Explain what Dewey considered to be the purpose(s) of education.
* Analyze at least three principles of Deweys philosophy and their influence on education.
* Assess how these principles align with the principles of an IB education.
Gray, P. (2008, August 20). A brief history of education. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/freedom-learn/200808/brief-history-education
Mintz, A. I. (n.d.). What is the purpose of education? Dewey’s challenge to his contemporaries. https://www.academia.edu/23693775/What_is_the_Purpose_of_Education_Deweys_challenge_to_his_contemporaries
Talebi, K. (2015, September). John Dewey- philosopher and educational reformer. European Journal of Educational Studies, 1(1). https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED564712.pdf
