Experience and Education

Dewey states that one of the weakest points of progressive education is its lack of a well-developed approach to curriculum. Why does he think this weakness exists, and what does he suggest educators do about it?

The contrast between traditional and progressive schools is a constant theme in the book, but Dewey repeatedly warns readers not to think in terms of absolute opposites. What are the characteristics of each type of school, and why does Dewey use this rhetorical contrast while also warning against taking such binaries too seriously?

The principle of continuity is one of the most important parts of Dewey’s theory of education. Describe the principle with examples, and evaluate what role it plays in Dewey’s educational philosophy.