Rediscovering John Dewey : how his psychology transforms our education
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Rediscovering John Dewey : how his psychology transforms our education
Palgrave Macmillan, c2020
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
This book tries to trace Dewey's intellectual history from his early years to the end, focusing on the themes of psychology and the psychological aspect of education in Dewey's lifelong writing.The author mixed the discussion on Dewey's work with his life stories and shows readers how his ideas evolved over time. In turn, the book offers a critical review of his ideas in the areas of psychology and education. Lastly, it assesses Dewey's involvement in and impact on education. In short, it provides a comprehensive account of his legacy in psychology and education.
Table of Contents
(A) Early Years.- Boyhood and College Years.- The Lost Years.- Johns Hopkins Years.- (B) Psychology.- Young Dewey and Zeitgeist in Psychology.- A Psychological Manifesto and Philosophic Method.- Psychology, Reflex Arc Concept and the Birth of Functionalism.- Psychological Fallacy, How We Think, and Human Nature and Conduct.- (C) Education.- Chicago Years, My Pedagogic Creed and Resignation.- Educational Writings in Chicago.- Educational Writings in Columbia Years.- (D) Involvement in Education and Impact.- Dewey in China.- John Dewey and Progressive Education.- Late Writings on Education.
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