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Tag: John Dewey

Critical Analysis of Supervision for Learning: A Performance-Based Approach To Teacher Development and School Improvement by James M. Aseltine, Judith O. Faryniarz and Anthony J. Rigazio-DiGilio

Posted on December 6, 2017 by JL Admin

The relevance of the book by Aseltine et al cannot be overstated. With respect to the state of education in the United States, the book takes a comprehensive survey of the education system. By doing so, it identifies the inherent weaknesses of the system, while also suggesting robust corrective measures. At the heart of the…

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Education in the Future

Posted on July 31, 2016 by admin

Education is very important for social progress.  Whether our civilization will flourish or not is dependent on the quality of education we offer children.  As it stands, the education system today has a few obvious flaws.  The foremost is the emphasis on competition and grades, which turns students into machines that cram up data before…

New Perspectives on Philosophy and Education: Pragmatism

Posted on July 29, 2016 by admin

Pragmatism: Summary Philosophers such as John Dewey, Charles Peirce and William James are the founding fathers of Pragmatism in education.  These influential thinkers rejected Idealistic education model and instead conceived of schools as institutions for practical goals. The curriculum is based on performing activities, history and geography, and scientific problem solving. Progressive politics is also…

What is the problem with education in the United States today?

Posted on July 9, 2016 by admin

It is fair to claim that the state of education in the United States today is symbolic of the state of the nation.  The biggest concern is the falling of scholastic standards.  It is believed that programs such as No Child Left Behind may have actually undermined the quality and parity in education. There is…

Should college students have complete freedom to choose their own courses and create their own curriculum?

Posted on June 11, 2016 by admin

The degree and scope of academic freedom has been a perennial topic of debate. But generally, it is the governing authorities who have their way, with students having to toe the line. In an ideal world, though, students will play a significant role in determining the courses and subjects to be included in their curriculums….

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Philosophy of Education in the Elementary School setting

Posted on July 1, 2014 by JL Admin

Formal education is something most children in our country have the privilege of attending. To its credit, the education system in the United States has extended literacy and math skills to several generations of students. As a result, the country overall has become more educated. The percentage of young adults passing high-school has increased steadily;…

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