John Dewey

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was John Dewey born?October 20, 1859
2. When did John Dewey die?June 1, 1952 (age 92)
3. Where was John Dewey born?Burlington, Vermont, USA
4. What is the related topics?Philosophy of Education, Pragmatism, Democracy, Psychology, Social Reform
5. Who was John Dewey?John Dewey was an American thinker who lived from 1859 to 1952. He wrote about philosophy, psychology, and how schools should work. He believed learning should happen by doing and by thinking about real life.
6. What did John Dewey think about traditional schools?He said traditional schools were too quiet and not connected to life. He wanted schools to be like community centers where kids solve real problems. He built a school in Chicago to try out his ideas.

Pragmatism: A philosophical tradition emphasizing practical consequences and empirical evidence as the basis for knowledge and action.
Experiential Learning: A pedagogical approach where learning is driven by direct experience and reflection on that experience.
Progressive Education: An educational philosophy advocating for student-centered learning, problem-solving, and preparation for active democratic citizenship.
Functional Psychology: A school of psychology that studies the purpose and adaptive functions of the mind and behavior in relation to the environment.