Essays on Dewey

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to analyze the relationship between social networking and face-to-face communication with respect to their influence on the social interaction skills. The first aim of the research has to determine whether there is a causal relationship between use of social networking tools and face-to-face communication behaviors. The research aims to investigate the hypothesis. There will be a statistically significant difference in change/gain scores for communication behaviors between the experimental group and the control group; Face-to-face communication is associated with the students’ social media networking habits (i.e. time spent on social media networking). There will ...

Art-related disciplines are critical to educating citizens and students of every age. Nevertheless, the arts have declined significantly in schools and public participation. According to a recent study by Rabkin and Hedberg (2011), fewer eighteen-year-olds in a 2008 survey reported receiving arts instruction in their childhood than a similar age group surveyed in 1982. The research suggested that the provision of arts education dropped from 65% in 1982 to about 50% in 2008 (Rabkin & Hedberg, 2011). Moreover, it included survey data gathered in 2002 and 1992 with each successive period indicating a severe decline in Americans’ access to arts ...

Description of the Philosophy

The educational philosophy entails that all the basic components of the education system must seamlessly combine to realize the intended goals of education. Human nature should be a point of consideration in developing educational policies. Similarly, the role of the school should be understood if educational goals are to be understood. The characteristics and roles of the teacher should also be outlined and adhered to so that educational goals are met. The student and the curriculum also need to be incorporated into the educational philosophy. The current paper defines the components of the philosophy of education as held in ...

Analysis and Comparison of Montessori and Project Approaches to Education

Literature Review . Conclusion References .. Analysis and Comparison of Montessori and Project Approaches to Education The purpose of this paper is to look at two distinct approaches to early childhood education, Montessori and Project Approach’s view. While the Montessori approach is primarily used to promote child development in a natural environment, the Project Approach is focused on individuals in their early stages of development by an in-depth introduction to reality. As the public becomes more aware of the importance of early childhood development, it is important to recognize the similarities and differences in the two methods so parents ...

With the science, information and technological boom in the past few decades, the internet has become the ubiquitous resource when it comes to acquiring information and knowledge. However increased use of search engines and other websites to acquire information has also given rise to questions about its effect on intelligence and behavior, especially in the case of children and adolescents. Children and adolescents are more likely to be affected as they are in their formative years and are highly susceptible. Access to information that is just a click away and this can lead to a mistaken belief and illusion ...

Humanistic model claims that the knowledge, skills and abilities (competencies) are perceived not only as a learning objective, but also as a means of development and implementation of creative students. Humanistic pedagogy teaches relevant to each individual child as a value. It tends to be a so-called "free education”, so try to adjust to the type of egalitarian relations in the educational community and partner interaction style of senior and junior. The humanistic model of education focuses on the variability of educational programs and the implementation of individual educational trajectories. Humanistic understanding of education and training processes allows to ...

Education is a “Necessity of Life.” In the book Democracy and Education, John Dewey’s postulation about education being a necessity of life illuminates the need for real world application to education. Dewey was a progressive educator who understood that students are failed by the concept of education if they fail to link what is happening in class to what is out there in the real world. He, therefore, sought to bridge the theory and practice concepts of education and argues that the idea of learning in the classroom has to link to the experience outside the classroom. In ...

Analysis of Waldorf

Waldorf Education is a private, developmental curriculum focused on teaching to the holistic needs of children.  Rudolf Steiner developed Waldorf education in the early 20th Century to create a learning environment focused on artistic learning and creative thinking.  Waldorf schools, also referred to as Steiner schools, exist in 91 countries and there are about 1,000 schools in total (Costello-Dougherty, 2009).  Waldorf schools vary in sizes but some have programs from preschool through high school (DeLuca & Hughes, 2014).  As children pass through a series of stages of development, Waldorf curriculum focuses on teaching the right thing at the right ...

Journalism is an essential part of the society. It is entrusted with provision of information to the society, synthesizing the same information and presenting it in a comprehensive way that the members of the society can understand. Journalism also serves to investigate and find the root of an occurrence, its instigators as we as its possible repercussions in the society (Deuze, 2005). More often than not, the media is responsible for bringing up stories that stir debates among the masses. This article seeks to determine the role of journalism in the society as well as its impacts- both positive ...

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Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to conduct a self-reflection on the knowledge acquired after undertaking the course. As such, it is set to analyze my orientations and perspectives about the needs of the students, the roles of the teacher, and incorporation of culture. Methods: The paper is based on the analysis of peer-reviewed articles that provide a framework of the self-assessment. In other words, the theoretical stipulations presented by the authors are used as the lenses of the assessment. Findings: The course has imparted crucial understanding in regard to how I view education and roles of different ...

RESPONSE ENTRY

Arianism is typically considered as a form of Unitarian theology because it puts much stress on the unity of God from the Holy Trinity point of view. The explanation of how three different persons are united in one Godhead is a mystery to most individuals. Arius proclaims that God is unique and self-existence, hence He cannot be compared with God the Son. On the contrary, Nicene Creed teaches about the Trinity with equal existence. Furthermore, gnostic entails seeking a stronger relationship with God that makes every Christian to seek God continuously through a spiritual interaction, for example, prayers (Argyle ...

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Art as experience is the primary interest in regards to the essay by Dewey. Dewey's work seems to be an attempt develop the idea of art from that of an object to art as an experience. This transforms art into having a more personal relationship with the viewer. Art, in this sense, transcends the bounds of time and place in order to establish itself as an agent of change in regards to the viewer's perceptions of themselves and the world that they are a part of. In looking at the work of three artists, Manet, Monet, and Matisse, the ...