At first, I liked Dewey because he always considered social elements in education and the differences among individuals. Also, I strongly agree with the idea that child should learn from the LIFE of the school, not just knowledge. The developmental steps, 'home->school->society' seemed really attractive. In addition, teachers' role which tries to do constant and careful observation of interests was appealing. I thought that one of reasons that many Koreans have difficulties to express themselves or their curiosity is the education system which repress and humor students' interests. We could not discover the power!
Even though I agreed and liked Dewey, I had similar thoughts with Xiamei and Rachel that if it is realistic in our society, especially in Asia. People perceive a school as the place where children learn something which are helpful to enter the college (to get a higher score in the college entering exam). It came from the perception that people who graduate better college normally get a better job and they can finally enjoy better life. Also, the people who graduate the better college develop our society with their smart idea and brain. And the only standard tool which can evaluate people in our society is the TEST (I know it is too sad to say it). I thought that's why people are so struggling with the test in school and hard to follow Dewey's belief. If we change our whole education system as Dewey suggested, how can compromise these concerns? Is it really possible to change people's perception? As Glassman said, when the schools started to follow and accept Dewey's idea, was it successful?
I really liked to read Dewey's idea but it made me frustrated too because I thougt that it is really difficult for our society to accept those good ideas in our education system..
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