The first office of the social organ we call the school is to provide a simplified environment. It selects the features which are fairly fundamental and capable of being responded to by the young. Then it establishes a progressive order, using the factors first acquired as means of gaining insight into what is more complicated.


The Middle Works, 1899-1924 (ed. SIU Press, 1980) - ISBN: 9780809309337

John Dewey Quotes

The first office of the social organ we call the school is to provide a simplified environment. It selects the features which are fairly fundamental...

The first office of the social organ we call the school is to provide a simplified environment. It selects the features which are fairly fundamental...

The first office of the social organ we call the school is to provide a simplified environment. It selects the features which are fairly fundamental...

The first office of the social organ we call the school is to provide a simplified environment. It selects the features which are fairly fundamental...