It is our American habit if we find the foundations of our educational structure unsatisfactory to add another story or wing. We find it easier to add a new study or course or kind of school than to recognize existing conditions so as to meet the need. -John Dewey

 

It is our American habit if we find the foundations of our educational structure unsatisfactory to add another story or wing. We find it easier to add a new study or course or kind of school than to recognize existing conditions so as to meet the need.


-John Dewey
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This quote is just one of 18 total John Dewey quotes in our collection. John Dewey is known for saying 'It is our American habit if we find the foundations of our educational structure unsatisfactory to add another story or wing. We find it easier to add a new study or course or kind of school than to recognize existing conditions so as to meet the need.' as well as some of the following quotes.

Education is life itself.

John Dewey
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School is not preparation for life, but school is life.

John Dewey
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Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another. -John Dewey
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We only think when we are confronted with a problem.

John Dewey
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Every great advance in science has issued from a new audacity of imagination.

John Dewey
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Every serious-minded person knows that a large part of the effort required in moral discipline consists in the courage needed to acknowledge the unpleasant consequences of one's past and present acts. -John Dewey
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We cannot seek or attain health, wealth, learning, justice or kindness in general. Action is always specific, concrete, individualized, unique.

John Dewey
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