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John Dewey

John Dewey

New York,NY

Summary

Inspiring Class Speaker with history of collaboration with students, teachers and administrators to deliver quality education in my field of study. Applies expertise to develop student knowledge and meet strict standards.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Professor of Philosophy and Education

Columbia University
01.1904 - 01.1930
  • Pioneered progressive education and reform methodologies, promoting experiential learning
  • Established the Teacher's College and contributed to the development of teacher training programs.

Director

Laboratory School
01.1896 - 01.1904
  • Developed curriculum focused on student-centered learning and real-world applications
  • Conducted research on child development and education practices.

Founder

Dewey School
01.1896 - 01.1904
  • Implemented innovative educational strategies that emphasized inquiry-based learning.

Education

Ph.D. in Philosophy -

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
01.1884

B.A. in Philosophy - undefined

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
01.1879

Skills

  • Debate facilitation
  • Course design
  • Academic advising
  • Online Instruction
  • Student Engagement
  • Student assessment
  • Student Mentoring
  • Student performance assessment

References

  • William James, Philosopher and Psychologist, Collaborator on educational reforms, Harvard University, Department of Philosophy
  • Mary Whiton Calkins, Psychologist and Educator, Associate in educational psychology, Wellesley College, Psychology Department
  • Charles Sanders Peirce, Philosopher and Logician, Influential colleague in pragmatism, Harvard University, Department of Philosophy

Accomplishments

  • Awarded honorary degrees from institutions such as Harvard, Oxford, and the University of Chicago.
  • Received the John Dewey Award from the American Psychological Association for contributions to educational psychology.
  • Inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters for excellence in philosophy and education.
  • Recognized as a leading figure in the establishment of progressive education movements worldwide.

Practicalexperience

  • Professor of Philosophy and Education, Columbia University, New York, NY, 1904, 1930,

 Pioneered progressive education and reform methodologies, promoting experiential learning., Established the Teacher's College and contributed to the development of teacher training programs.


  • Director, Laboratory School, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 1896, 1904,

Developed curriculum focused on student-centered learning and real-world applications., Conducted research on child development and education practices.


  • Founder, Dewey School, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 1896, 1904,

Implemented innovative educational strategies that emphasized inquiry-based learning.


  • Author and Theorist, Authored over 30 books,

including "Democracy and Education" (1916) and "Experience and Education" (1938)., Developed the philosophical framework of pragmatism, influencing educational practices


  • Committee Member, National Education Association, 1900, 1909,

Advocated for educational reforms and participated in shaping national education policy.

Timeline

B.A. in Philosophy - undefined

University of Vermont

Ph.D. in Philosophy -

Johns Hopkins University

Professor of Philosophy and Education

Columbia University
01.1904 - 01.1930

Director

Laboratory School
01.1896 - 01.1904

Founder

Dewey School
01.1896 - 01.1904
John Dewey