john dewey's philosophy
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The ROLE of the TEACHER
Annie Jean Mae R. CaminoSecondary School Teacher I
San Luis National High SchoolDivision of Agusan del Sur
Teachers…“the organs through
which pupils are brought into
effective connection with the materials”
-(Dewey, 1938, L.121)
TEACHERS…For Dewey
Socialprocess The teacher loses
the position of external boss or dictator
Facilitate a classroom environment that allows students to play a role in creating their own knowledge.
The TEACHER as
DEMOCARATIC
LEADER“to be intelligently aware of the capacities, needs and past experiences of those under
instruction”
“to allow the suggestions made to develop into a plan and project by means of the
further suggestions contributed and organized
into a whole by the members of the group” (Dewey, 1938, L755)
The TEACHER as DEMOCARATIC LEADER
Will inspire a desire for knowledge
The TEACHER as DEMOCARATIC LEADER
Will serve as guides in investigations undertaken rather than task-masters
Lead students into educational liberty
The TEACHER as EDUCATIONAL PIONEER
Will serve as builder to create a dynamic curriculum that changes with your
STUDENTS