John Dewey was a constructivist who believed that students learn by doing and experiencing real-life tasks. He was also a psychologist, philosopher, educator, writer and political activist. Dewey was born in 1859 in Burlington, Vermont. He held many careers throughout his life such as a teacher, lecturer, and a founder of many schools. Dewey died at the age of 92 in 1952 after devoting over 50 years of his life to learning theories.
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John Dewey (1859-1952)
A video of Dewey's life and work
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