- Sociological foundation of education john dewey. It discusses how Dewey viewed school as a social institution and believed education should be a social process that prepares students for social life. It outlines some of Dewey's key ideas, including that the child's social activities should be at the center of curriculum, education should be a process In Democracy and Education, John Dewey outlines the social role of education and presents his conception of educational aims, methods, democracy, values, teaching and subject matters, etc. He established a laboratory at the University of Chicago where he implemented his educational theories. 3. “True education” is transmission of knowledge. Feb 1, 2024 ยท Influenced by his philosophical and psychological theories, Dewey’s concept of instrumentalism in education stressed learning by doing, which was opposed to authoritarian teaching methods and rote learning. He notices the necessity of balancing theory and practice, experience and knowledge, work and leisure, interest and effort. “True education” is transmission of knowledge B. Dewey's work emphasizes education as a social process intertwined with societal issues. 2. yhp y7csbpau 16h ykfk4wwi nhz3na leh9 9lg5gy gjgyex aifr tzey