Theoretical essay- a critical discussion of a theory related to social pedagogy. How does the concept of ‘democracy’ underpin Dewey’s philosophy of education? Introduction (approx 300 words)*What is my essay about? Tell the reader what your essay is about*What is the main argument of my essay?* how is my essay organised? Introducing John Dewey (approx 300 words)Briefly introduce him- tell us about who he was, why his ideas are important, when he was writing, the wider socio-political context of what was happening in American society A their of ‘democracy (approx 300 words)*Before you discuss a Deweian understanding of ‘democracy’, theoretically unpack this term? What does it mean? How does it operate within wider politics and society?*Bring in Classical Greek theoretical understanding of democracy*Does democracy really exist? Is it just for the privileged aristocratic class? Dewey and democracy (approx 1200 words)*What is Dewey’s understanding of democracy? How is it similar to and/ or different to wider classical understandings?* Why was ‘democracy’ so important to Dewey within the schooling context? Democracy as a guide to life for young people.* Bring in other thinkers here . Crick to help explore the relevance and importance of democracy in education.* Discuss also here briefly , Dewey’s concepts of why a child’s ‘experience’ is also important in education, and why Dewey was viewed as a ‘progressive’- what was this term mean? Limitations with Dewey’s vision of ‘democracy’ – does it really exist? (approx 300 words)* Engage with some of limitations of Dewey. Conclusion(approx 300 words)* Summarise the essay* Remind us your key argument again ?
