The Connotation and Characteristics of Dewey's"Learning by Doing"Thought and Its Enlightenment to China's Vocational School Education
The philosophy of"learning by doing"is a crucial component of John Dewey's pragmat-ic educational theory.This theory advocates for students to gain direct experiences through"doing",transform old experiences and stimulate reflective thinking.By integrating education with individual life experiences through social activities and vocational media,it becomes a living force.It embodies four key characteristics:proactivity,interactivity,reflectiveness and sociality.Its implications for vocational education in modern China include:guiding students'learning interests as a starting point to foster their curiosity in vocational knowledge and skills;facilitating the effective exchange and transmission of experience in vocational education to scientifically cultivate students'practical abilities;embracing Dewey's"five-step reflective thinking method"to enhance students'reflective thinking skills and cul-tivate their innovative spirit;nurturing vocational students'craftsmanship spirit to enable them to as-sume their social responsibilities.
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