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Deweyan

Deweyan

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About the ideas of John Dewey, especially on education and learning by doing
  • adjective
  • /djuˈiːən/
  • Jargon
: deweyano
  • Her teaching methods are strongly influenced by Deweyan principles of experiential learning.

Examples

  • Many educators embrace a Deweyan approach to fostering critical thinking in students.

  • The debate centered on the Deweyan concept of democracy in education.

  • Her teaching style is very Deweyan.

  • The Deweyan philosophy emphasizes experiential learning.

  • Many educators embrace a Deweyan approach to fostering critical thinking in students.

  • Her teaching methods are strongly influenced by Deweyan principles of experiential learning.

  • The debate centered on the Deweyan concept of democracy in education.

Surface Forms

Deweyan positive

Morphology

Deweyan = Dewey (transparent) = Dewey + an

Formed by adding the adjectival suffix '-an' to the proper name 'Dewey', directly meaning 'relating to Dewey'.

Etymology

Deweyan comes from the name Dewey, the American teacher and thinker John Dewey, and the ending -an, which means 'related to'. So Deweyan means 'related to Dewey's ideas', especially his practical ways of teaching and his view that learning should be active and democratic.