The Child And The Curriculum (1902)

The Child And The Curriculum is a seminal work on education and child development, written by the American philosopher and educator John Dewey. Originally published in 1902, the book explores the relationship between the child and the curriculum, arguing that education should be based on the child's natural interests and abilities, rather than on a predetermined set of subjects and skills. Dewey argues that the traditional approach to education, which emphasizes rote memorization and standardized testing, stifles creativity and critical thinking, and fails to prepare students for the challenges of the modern world. Instead, he advocates for a more progressive approach that emphasizes hands-on learning, problem-solving, and collaboration. The book is divided into two parts. In the first part, Dewey explores the nature of the child and the role of education in shaping the child's development. He argues that children are active learners who construct their own knowledge through interaction with their environment, and that education should be designed to support and enhance this natural process. In the second part, Dewey examines the curriculum itself, and proposes a new model that emphasizes the integration of different subjects and the application of knowledge to real-world problems. He also discusses the role of the teacher in facilitating this process, and the importance of creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment. The Child And The Curriculum remains a landmark work in the field of education, and has had a profound influence on pedagogy and curriculum design. Its ideas continue to be relevant and inspiring to educators and parents alike, as they seek to create engaging and effective learning experiences for children.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.