Discussion Post
Reading
Dewey, J. (1907). The school and social progress. Chapter 1 in The school and society. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press.
Note that I have provided you with both Chapter 1 and Chapter 2; you need only read Chapter 1, though some of you may find Chapter 2 interesting also.
YouTube Video: "Brief background on Dewey".
Task
• Describe what Dewey means by "The New Education."
• Discuss Dewey's perspective on the systems within which education is embedded.
• How does Dewey define society?
• Describe how Dewey views the role of order in a school.
• What tensions does Dewey detect between the needs of society and the needs of the individual?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.