Book Review
School and Society is an important work published in 1899 by John Dewey, a famous American educator. The book discusses the close relationship between school and society, and puts forward many forward-looking educational ideas. This book is a milestone in the history of education, because it not only criticizes several drawbacks of the education system at that time, but also puts forward a new concept that education should be closely linked with social life, emphasizing the social function and practical value of education.
Dewey repeatedly emphasized in the book that education should start from children's instincts and needs, and pay attention to the connection with children's direct experience and social life and family life. He believes that school is not only a place to impart knowledge, but also an important place to cultivate children's moral character, concentration, inquiry spirit and practical ability. Dewey advocates to stimulate children's interest in learning through a variety of textbooks, games and teaching methods closely related to social development, so as to cultivate their comprehensive quality.
In addition, Dewey also emphasized the important role of interest in education, believing that interest is the internal motivation for learning, which can help students better grasp knowledge and develop personal potential. He proposed that education should revolve around forms of freedom, exchange, association and cooperation, making school a simplification and purification of real life.
"School and Society" not only made important contributions to educational theory, but also had a profound impact on educational practice in the 20th century, and promoted the development of educational reforms in many countries and regions, especially in the aspects of curriculum design, teaching methods and educational concepts. These views and propositions of Dewey still have important enlightenment and guiding significance for modern education.
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