Revisiting John Dewey: Applying What He Said 100 Years Ago to Today's Need

John Dewey is one of the greatest educational philosophers of all time, and this book builds on his ideas to show why education must reset and why the future of democracy is in trouble. It shares real-world needs grounded in the basics and encourages readers to look at education differently.

Format: Hardback
Length: 134 pages
Publication date: 14 July 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

John Dewey is widely regarded as one of the most influential educational philosophers of all time. Over a century ago, he issued a dire warning that emphasized the urgent need for a reset in education. Without significant change, he predicted that our society would face dire consequences, and our democratic institutions would crumble.

The time for action has arrived. This book builds upon the insights and ideas Dewey shared about the fundamental requirements of education and compares them to the realities of modern-day schools. The chapters are interspersed with heartfelt anecdotes that challenge our assumptions about the purpose of education, the challenges faced by teachers, and the true focus of our educational system—should it be centered around children?

This book serves as a glimpse into what Dewey might have to say to us today, in the face of a crisis that threatens the future of our democratic institutions. It offers a fresh perspective on education, grounded in the basics, and encourages readers to reevaluate the way we approach this critical aspect of our lives. By coming together, we can finally steer education in the direction it should have been heading a century ago.

Weight: 354g
Dimension: 237 x 158 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781475869842