Dewey's democratic education¶

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Description¶

The article grounds its egalitarian program-design argument in Dewey's democratic education, quoting Democracy and Education on "that type of education which gives individuals a personal interest in social relationships and" shared inquiry. The framework holds that "An open exchange of information and ideas is both a hallmark of a democratic society" and a driver of institutional readjustment. The authors use it to justify permeating egalitarianism through graduate leadership program design.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

Education must give individuals a personal interest in social relationships and shared inquiry for the democratic-education framework to apply.

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

Graduate students in educational leadership preparation programs

Target Learning Objectives¶

Participating in open exchange of information and ideas
Developing a personal interest in social relationships and shared inquiry

Claims¶

An open and democratic classroom climate with discussion and dialogue appears to effectively promote citizenship development among secondary school students [+W]

Examples¶

Nine principles of community-based education grounded in democratic participation

Key Sources¶

Farmer & Higham. (2007). Culturally Responsive Leadership: Graduate Program Egalitarianism. https://www.ucea.org

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