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1922.11.01

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Educational Conference : Standards of the new school system reflected the advocated by pragmatism. John Dewey's influence was particularly strong.
1) To adapt itself to a changed and changing society.
2) To promote the spirit of democracy.
3) To develop individuality.
4) To take into special consideration the economic status of the average citizen.
5) To adjust education to the needs of life.
6) To facilitate the spread of universal education.
7) To make itself flexible enough to allow for local variations.
Dewey and his pragmatic educational philosophy had important influence on Chinese educational theories. Since the introduction of pragmatic educational philosophy, Chinese education theorists began to adapt the educational ideas to Chinese conditions and needs and attempted to establish systematic educational theories of their own.

Mentioned People (1)

Dewey, John  (Burlington 1859-1952 New York, N.Y.) : Philosoph, Pädagoge, Psychologe

Subjects

Philosophy : United States of America

Documents (2)

# Year Bibliographical Data Type / Abbreviation Linked Data
1 1960 Berry, Thomas. Dewey’s influence in China. In : John Dewey : his thought and influence. Ed. John Edward Blewett. (New York, N.Y. : Fordham University Press, 1960). Publication / DewJ186
  • Cited by: Zentralbibliothek Zürich (ZB, Organisation)
2 2012 Zhou, Hongyu. The spread and impact of Deweyan educational philosophy in China.
http://www.tc.columbia.edu/centers/coce/pdf_files/v8.pdf.
Publication / DewJ185
  • Source: Cai, Yuanpei. "Proposals for educational policies".
    Cai Yuanpei recommended John Dewey and his pragmatic educational philosophy for the first time. He informed that 'pragmatism originated in North America and is now very popular on the European continent' and that 'Dewey from America is the representative of pragmatism'. (1919.02, Publication)
  • Source: Tao, Xingzhi. Duwei jiao yu li lun jie shao. In : Jiao yu shi bao ; March 31 (1919). [An introduction to Dewey's educational theories].
    杜威教育理论介绍 (DewJ207, Publication)