John Dewey ~ Rudolf Steiner
There are many theories and philosophies that have come and gone some which are still widely used today. Each human being has a mind of their own and it is because of some individuals that we are able to learn progress and teach in so many different ways. Comparing different methods, teachings, theories and ideas allows our mind to reason and understand more than just our own point of view.
In child development there is so much to learn, each child is unique and because of this uniqueness we can not only have one pattern of teaching for every child. Every child needs to have the opportunity to succeed and progress to the best of their personal ability.
I would like to compare two very intellectual and profound individuals who have expanded the minds of many people.
John Dewey, a believer in Pragmatism and progressivism. His view was that you would develop and learn by using the mind to think and to physically do. To prepare and enter society well equipped, mentally and physically.
“ I see the aim of education as the development of the individual to function as part of a society and to contribute to the on going formation of that society”
John Dewey was born in Vermont USA in 1859. He was mainly known to people about his views and philosophies on the educational system. He however shared his views about many other topics such as ethics, social theories, metaphysics and more.
At the end of the nineteenth century in the United States of America a new philosophical movement started which they called Pragmatism. This was to join intellectuals who had views, opinions and philosophical theories. The professors who suggested theories needed sufficient credibility and practicality without this they would be rejected. John Dewey played a big role in this movement whilst also publishing his work in books and sharing his theories in many different places including universities.
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