Active Quote by John Dewey
“Schools should take an active part in directing social change, and share in the construction of a new social order”
About This Quote
Source Book: Democracy and Education, 1916
Education should actively shape society and help build a new social order.
In simple terms: Education must guide social change and build new order.
Key Takeaway
Use schools as agents of social transformation.
Themes
education
social change
democracy
Mood
thoughtful
visionary
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- curriculum design
- community projects
- policy advocacy
- teacher training
Key Concepts
civic engagement
critical pedagogy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools balance teaching and activism?
- What role should students play in societal reform?
A Different Perspective
May underestimate resistance from entrenched interests.
