The John Dewey Society was founded in 1935, and was the first organization focused on
philosophy of education
The philosophy of education is the branch of applied philosophy that investigates the nature of education as well as its aims and problems. It includes the examination of educational theories, the presuppositions present in them, and the arguments ...
. Its goal is to "keep alive
John Dewey
John Dewey (; October 20, 1859 – June 1, 1952) was an American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer whose ideas have been influential in education and social reform. He was one of the most prominent American scholars in the f ...
's commitment to the use of critical and reflective intelligence in the search for solutions to crucial problems in education and culture."
John Dewey Society The John Dewey Society was founded in 1935, and was the first organization focused on philosophy of education. Its goal is to "keep alive John Dewey's commitment to the use of critical and reflective intelligence in the search for solutions to cruci ...
official website. Retrieved 1/14/09. The Society conducts a variety of activities, produces a peer-reviewed journal, and hosts the annual John Dewey Lecture at the
American Educational Research Association
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conference, and offers the John Dewey Memorial Lecture at the annual
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development conference.
Works about the JDS
* Axtelle, G.E. (2007) "H. Gordon Hullfish and the John Dewey Society," ''Educational Theory. 13'';3, pp 220 – 221.
* Harap, H. (1970) "The Beginnings of the John Dewey Society," ''Educational Theory. 20'';2, pp 157–63.
See also
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Center for Dewey Studies
The Center for John Dewey Studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) was established as the central home for the works and study of philosopher/educator John Dewey. Led by Larry Hickman, it self-describes as "the home of ongoing pub ...
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Democratic education
Democratic education is a type of formal education that is organized democratically, so that students can manage their own learning and participate in the governance of their school. Democratic education is often specifically emancipatory, with ...
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Democratic school
Democratic education is a type of formal education that is organized democratically, so that students can manage their own learning and participate in the governance of their school. Democratic education is often specifically emancipatory, with ...
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Progressive education
Progressive education, or protractivism, is a pedagogical movement that began in the late 19th century and has persisted in various forms to the present. In Europe, progressive education took the form of the New Education Movement. The term ''pro ...
References
External links
John Dewey Societyofficial website.
John Dewey Society Records, 1934-1987at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Special Collections Research Center
Philosophical societies in the United States
Organizations established in 1935
John Dewey
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