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Record Nr.

UNINA9910349333003321

Autore

Wang Lei

Titolo

John Dewey’s Democratic Education and its Influence on Pedagogy in China 1917-1937  / / by Lei Wang

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Wiesbaden : , : Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden : , : Imprint : Springer VS, , 2019

ISBN

3-658-27568-5

Edizione

[1st ed. 2019.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XX, 329 p. 1 illus.)

Disciplina

370.116

370.9

Soggetti

International education 

Comparative education

Philosophy and social sciences

Critical Thinking

Culture

International and Comparative Education

Philosophy of Education

Global/International Culture

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Dewey’s view of China and his proposals for social reconstruction and educational reform -- Dewey’s lectures in China – limitations, misunderstandings and translation errors -- Dewey’s influence on pedagogical professions in China -- The concepts and practices of Hu Shi and Tao Xingzhi.

Sommario/riassunto

Lei Wang researches John Dewey’s pedagogical influence on the historical context of China and compares his observations and his basic democratic approach with the concepts and practical implementation of his Chinese students. As a result, it turns out that the spread of pragmatic philosophy in China was accompanied by reductionism, misunderstandings, Confucian doctrine and nationalism and that Dewey’s reform proposals can open a democratic perspective on current challenges in Chinese society. On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Dewey’s research trip to China, the author emphasizes



the contemporary significance of his work. The results of her study can clarify and correct errors that continue to have effect today. Contents Dewey’s view of China and his proposals for social reconstruction and educational reform Dewey’s lectures in China – limitations, misunderstandings and translation errors Dewey’s influence on pedagogical professions in China The concepts and practices of Hu Shi and Tao Xingzhi Target Groups Lecturers and students of pedagogy, sociology and sinology, specialists in international Dewey research, historical and comparative educational research The Author Dr. phil. Lei Wang is a researcher at the Dewey-Center Cologne, and teaches Educational Science at the Human Sciences Faculty of the University of Cologne. She is a trainer and consultant in the topical fields of inclusion, intercultural conflict resolution and change management.