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Simpson, Douglas J.,

John Dewey primer / Douglas J. Simpson. - 159 pages ; 23 cm. - Peter Lang primer . - Peter Lang primer. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-159).

The reflective person -- The school curriculum -- The democratic school -- Conclusion.

"This book demonstrates John Dewey's ongoing significance as an educational critic. After providing a personal and intellectual biography of Dewey, this primer focuses on the relevance of his views of reflective thinking for both educational practice and theorizing about issues concerning curriculum, teaching, knowledge, ethics, moral education, constructivism, and perspectivism. This book also shows the crucial differences between reflective and dogmatic thinking and their implications for schooling, teaching, and learning. The work is a primer designed for courses in educational issues, educational foundations, introduction to education, and philosophy of education."--Jacket.

ISBN: 0820471364 9780820471365

LCCN: 2005035627

Nat. Bib. No.: 06,N10,0941 dnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 978532589 DE-101

Subjects--Personal Names:
Dewey, John, 1859-1952.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Education--Philosophy.

LC Class. No.: LB875.D5 / S55 2006

Dewey Class. No.: 370.1