Accounts Quote by John Dewey
“As formal teaching and training grow in extent, there is the danger of creating an undesirable split between the experience gained in more direct associations and what is acquired in school. This danger was never greater than at the present time, on account of the rapid growth in the last few centuries of knowledge and technical modes of skill.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Experience and Education, John Dewey, 1938
Excessive formal education can create a gap between theoretical knowledge and practical experience, especially as knowledge expands rapidly.
In simple terms: Too much schooling can separate theory from practice.
Key Takeaway
Balance classroom learning with real‑world practice.
Themes
education
experience
knowledge gap
practicality
learning methods
Mood
reflective
instructive
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Apprenticeships
- on‑the‑job training
- skill workshops
Key Concepts
Constructivism
experiential learning
pedagogy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can educators integrate hands‑on learning?
- What safeguards prevent knowledge‑practice splits?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on theory may neglect critical thinking.
