Education for Democracy
lImprove society through schooling
lPrepare citizens to live in a democratic society
lSchool is a democratic society in itself, preparing students for community life
lChildren develop full personal potential: self actualization
lEducate the whole child
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sketch of John Dewey by U-M art Prof. Wilfred Byron Shaw
John Dewey
1859 - 1952
Value of knowledge resides in the ability to solve human problems.