جون ديوي وفلسفة التعليم الديمقراطي: نحو نموذج تربوي شامل ومبتكر

Abstract

This article aims to examine the educational philosophy of the American pragmatist philosopher and educator John Dewey, whose educational ideas are among the most influential theories in the field of education, especially in the United States. The article focuses on a key aspect of Dewey's thinking, namely his assertion that education should be democratic, meaning that the educational process should allow children the freedom to express themselves and participate in decision-making regarding their learning.

Through this perspective, Dewey seeks to move beyond the traditional educational model, which relied on imparting knowledge in a superficial manner, disconnected from the students' lived experiences. Instead, he proposes a more flexible and dynamic educational model that takes into account individual differences and the specific needs of each learner, enabling each student to contribute to building their own knowledge based on personal experiences.

Thus, this pragmatic philosophy can be considered an educational revolution, as it focuses on the learning process as a living, real-world experience, in contrast to the rigid, idealistic educational models that once dominated traditional educational thinking.