John Dewey theory - 5 key ideas

Hey educators!

This document sums up the key ideas of John Dewey, who influenced early childhood education and care a lot, by creating the notion of ACTIVE LEARNING and a project-based approach.

A clear, starter-friendly overview of John Dewey’s thinking and why it matters in early childhood today. Use it for PD, study notes, or as a quick reference when planning and reflecting.

What’s inside

• Who John Dewey is and the big picture of progressive education
• Four core ideas explained simply
• Experiential learning
• Student-centred learning
• Learning in sa ocial and cultural context
• Active learning
• Bite-size definitions, classroom examples, and reflection prompts
• Quick links to EYLF V2.0 outcomes and NQS Quality Areas

Format

Concise, slide-style PDF handout. Easy to print or share with your team.

Who it’s for

ECTs, educators, students, and leaders who want a practical summary they can apply straight away.

Keywords: John Dewey, progressive education, experiential learning, student-centred, active learning, social context, early childhood education, EYLF V2.0, NQS, professional development, study notes.

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