School and Society

School and Society is a reflective and critical book based on the close relationship between school and society, revealing that education should start from children's instincts and needs, and highlighting the importance of activities related to children's direct experience and social and family life.

First, Dewey pointed out that education should focus on the individuality and interests of students. He believes that the traditional education model at that time paid too much attention to the imparting and even indoctrination of knowledge, ignored the actual needs and development of students, the authority of educational institutions and teachers was too strong, the relationship between teachers and students was too rigid, and there was a lack of interaction and freedom, which limited the development of students. He believes that students' personality and interests are important educational resources, and education should focus on cultivating students' interests and potentials, so that students can actively participate in the educational process and give full play to their creativity and imagination.

Second, Dewey stated that education should be a continuation of social life. He believes that education is not only about imparting knowledge, but also about cultivating students' ability and quality to participate in social life, and that education should be combined with the actual needs of society to cultivate students' ability to adapt to social development and change. He believes that schools should be a part of social life, and education should focus on closely integrating students' learning with life practice, so that students can understand the nature and problems of society, and help students gradually become citizens with a sense of social responsibility and participation.

Finally, Dewey put forward the idea of educational reform. He believes that education reform is not only about changing the education model and curriculum, but also about changing the education system and social structure, so that education and society can be more closely integrated. He put forward several specific educational reform plans: first, education should focus on social practice, so that students can apply what they have learned and apply what they have learned to practical life; Second, education should focus on students' practical ability and hands-on ability, and cultivate students' practical skills and creativity; Third, education should focus on students' personalities and interests, combine education with students' individual needs, and meet students' actual needs; Fourth, education should pay attention to students' self-directed learning ability, cultivate students' learning interests and learning methods, and make students become the main body of independent learning.

It can be seen that Mr. Dewey put forward a series of educational concepts and reform programs of epochal significance in the book, which had a great impact on the education system at that time.

The concept of the book "School and Society" can be said to be ahead of its time, but it is more than 70,000 words, but the author spent a long time reading, understanding and experience. Although the book was first published in the early 20th century, many of the educational ideas and ideas it put forward were not widely recognized and applied at the time. However, these ideas are all the more important and advanced today.

First of all, Dewey's educational philosophy emphasizes students' subjectivity and individualized education, students should be the main body and core of learning, and education should start from students' needs and interests, allowing students to learn independently, self-manage and self-evaluate. This is consistent with the concepts of "teaching students according to their aptitude", "whole-person education" and "student-centered" advocated by today's education, which is of great significance to personal growth and social development. Education should focus on the personality and interests of students

2024-06-24

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