deweyan

Thân thiện

A teacher uses deweyan methods to encourage hands-on learning in the classroom.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Of or relating to John Dewey or his philosophy: The term "deweyan" describes anything connected to the American philosopher John Dewey (1859-1952) or his system of thought, which emphasizes pragmatism, experiential learning, and democratic ideals.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The professor's approach to education is distinctly deweyan, focusing on hands-on learning and problem-solving.
  • Her deweyan beliefs about democracy emphasize the importance of community and continuous inquiry.

Advanced Usage

• As a descriptor for educational methods: Often used to characterize pedagogical approaches that prioritize experience, reflection, and student-centered learning, core tenets of Dewey's philosophy.
  • The school reformed its curriculum based on deweyan principles.

Variants and Related Words

• Deweyan (alternative spelling): This is the more common standard spelling of the adjective.
  • Deweyan pragmatism has influenced many fields beyond education.

Synonyms

• Pragmatist (in a philosophical context): Relating to the philosophical tradition of pragmatism, which Dewey helped develop.
• Progressive (in an educational context): Referring to educational theories that emphasize learning by doing and social development, closely associated with Dewey's ideas.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to John Dewey or his philosophy

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