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: Paperback / softback
Length: 134 pages
Publication date: 14 July 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

John Dewey, widely regarded as one of the most influential educational philosophers of all time, issued a dire warning over a century ago, emphasizing the urgent need for a fundamental reset in education. He recognized that without transformative change, our society would face dire consequences, and our democratic institutions would wither away. The time for action has arrived.

This book builds upon the insights and ideas Dewey shared regarding the fundamental requirements of education and compares them to the realities prevailing in today's schools. Through heartfelt anecdotes woven into the chapters, the book prompts us to critically examine the purpose of education, the challenges faced by teachers, and the true focus of our educational system—whether children truly remain at its core.

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 democracy. It urges readers to reevaluate education from a fresh perspective, grounded in the basic principles that have been neglected for far too long. By coming together as a united force, we can finally steer education in the direction it should have been heading a century ago.

Weight: 159g
Dimension: 228 x 151 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781475869859