The Contributions of John Dewey’s Philosophy of Pragmatism to an Understanding of Education and Its Reform

Gongke Luo

doi:10.54097/8evhak06

Authors

Gongke Luo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/8evhak06

Keywords:

The Contributions to Education, John Dewey’s Philosophy of Pragmatism, Understanding of Education, Educational Reform

Abstract

John Dewey, a prominent 20th-century philosopher, is renowned for his contributions to educational reform and progressive education. His pragmatic philosophy, emphasizing experiential learning, has had a global impact on education since the 1920s. This paper explores Dewey's theory of experiential learning, its historical influence on modern teaching methods, and its potential for future educational research. It aims to provide educators and learners with insights into Dewey's philosophy and its application in contemporary education. The paper is structured into three parts: an introduction to Dewey's pragmatic philosophy in education, a discussion on the application of experiential learning in current educational practices, and suggestions for future research on integrating teaching and learning.

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