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Education Proceeds ultimately from the patterns furnished…

“Education Proceeds ultimately from the patterns furnished by institutions, customs, and laws- If the patterns of institutions, customs, and laws are broken for this philosophy education should fix itself. There should be several different things taught instead of one "Supreme Factor".” quote by John Dewey
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“Education Proceeds ultimately from the patterns furnished by institutions, customs, and laws- If the patterns of institutions, customs, and laws are broken for this philosophy education should fix itself. There should be several different things taught instead of one "Supreme Factor".”

John Dewey

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Education must adapt when institutional patterns break; avoid single supreme factor.

In simple terms: Education should adapt, avoid one factor.

Key Takeaway

Promote flexible curricula.

Themes

education philosophy reform

Mood

critical visionary

Type

theoretical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • teaching methods
  • school reform

Key Concepts

Institutional critique curriculum design

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to restructure curricula?
  • What alternatives replace a supreme factor?
A Different Perspective

Implementation can be complex.

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