Rediscovering John Dewey: How His Psychology Transforms Our Education 1st Edition

Rediscovering John Dewey: How His Psychology Transforms Our Education 1st Edition – Ebook Instant Download/Delivery ISBN(s): 9789811579400,9789811579417,9811579407,9811579415

Product detail:

• ISBN 10: 9811579415
• ISBN 13: 9789811579417
• Author: Rex Li

This book tries to trace Dewey’s intellectual history from his early years to the end, focusing on the themes of psychology and the psychological aspect of education in Dewey’s lifelong writing.The author mixed the discussion on Dewey’s work with his life stories and shows readers how his ideas evolved over time. In turn, the book offers a critical review of his ideas in the areas of psychology and education. Lastly, it assesses Dewey’s involvement in and impact on education. In short, it provides a comprehensive account of his legacy in psychology and education.

Table of contents:

1. Part I. Early Years
2. 1. Boyhood and College Years
3. 2. The Lost Years
4. 3. Johns Hopkins Years
5. Part II. Psychology
6. 4. Young Dewey and Zeitgeist in Psychology
7. 5. A Psychological Manifesto and Philosophic Method
8. 6. Psychology, Reflex Arc Concept and the Birth of Functionalism
9. 7. Psychological Fallacy, How We Think, and Human Nature and Conduct
10. Part III. Education
11. 8. Chicago Years, My Pedagogic Creed and Resignation
12. 9. Educational Writings in Chicago Years
13. 10. Educational Writings in Columbia Years
14. Part IV. Involvement in Education and Impact
15. 11. Dewey in China
16. 12. John Dewey and Progressive Education
17. 13. Late Writings on Education

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