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2021-2022 Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDUC 759 - Educational Theory and Practice of John Dewey


Prerequisite, good standing in doctoral program in education. This course explores the educational thought and pedagogical practice of John Dewey. The course examines the primary theoretical concepts and instructional innovations developed by Dewey. Emphasis is placed on the role of schooling in a democratic society, the progressive approach to education, and the relationship between experience, thought, and action in teaching and learning processes. Letter grade. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits