Slide 1: Title slide

• Title: John Dewey and Educational Philosophy
• Subtitle: How his beliefs align with my own

Slide 2: Introduction

• John Dewey (1859-1952) was an American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer.
• He is considered one of the founders of progressive education.
• His educational philosophy is based on the idea that learning should be active, experiential, and problem-based.

Slide 3: Dewey’s educational beliefs

• Dewey believed that children learn best by doing.
• He advocated for hands-on learning experiences that allow children to explore and discover new things.
• He also believed that learning should be relevant to the child’s own interests and experiences.
• Dewey believed that the teacher should be a facilitator of learning, rather than a dispenser of knowledge.
• He believed that the classroom should be a democratic environment where students are encouraged to think critically and solve problems.

Slide 4: How Dewey’s beliefs align with my own

• I believe that learning should be active and experiential.
• I believe that students learn best by doing and by exploring the world around them.
• I also believe that learning should be relevant to the student’s own interests and experiences.
• I believe that the teacher should be a facilitator of learning, rather than a dispenser of knowledge.
• I believe that the classroom should be a democratic environment where students are encouraged to think critically and solve problems.

Slide 5: Conclusion

• John Dewey’s educational philosophy has had a profound impact on education around the world.
• His ideas about active learning, experiential learning, and problem-based learning are still relevant today.
• I believe that Dewey’s educational philosophy is a sound foundation for teaching and learning.

Slide 6: References

• Dewey, J. (1938). Experience and education. New York: Macmillan.
• Dewey, J. (1966). Democracy and education. New York: Free Press.
• Hickman, L. (Ed.). (1998). The essential Dewey: Pragmatism, education, democracy. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press.

I hope this presentation has given you a better understanding of John Dewey’s educational philosophy and how it aligns with my own.