Broken Quote by John Dewey
“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".”
About This Quote
Source Book: Education theory, 1916
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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