1. October 20 th, 1859-June 1 st, 1952 “Education is not preparation for life, education is life itself.”

2.   Attended public school, excelling as a student.  At age 15 he enrolled at the University of Vermont. 4 years later graduated second in his class.  Worked at University of Michigan and Columbia University.  Laid off from his 1 st teaching position, using his free time to study philosophy and psychology.  Received doctorate from Johns Hopkins in 1884. Early Life and Teaching Career

3.   Inspired by psychologists William James.  Known as experimentalism or instrumentalism.  Largely centered on human experience.  Believed that humans were creates of habit and education was a tool for us to abandon habits and think creatively. Teaching Philosophy

4.   Strong proponent for progressive educational reform.  Believed that education should be based on principal of learning through doing.  Him and his wife started an experimental primary school at the University of Chicago.  Founded The New School which was progressive and meant for free exchange of intellectual ideas in arts and sciences.  Lectured on educational reform at schools all over the world. Education Reform

5.   Published more than 1,000 works.  His first books were Psychology (1887) and Leibniz’s New Essays Concerning the Human Understanding (1888).  Established himself as one of the most highly regarded social commentators of his day through his articles in the New Republic. Dewey Writings

6. Presentation by: Tiffani Mendez, Kayla Upson, Andrea Taylor