PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION: VIEWS FROM JOHN DEWEY'S EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY

The study aims to clarify some actual contents that we think should be noted in the study of Dewey's educational philosophy. The study begins with Dewey's criticism of tra-ditional education, which served as the basis for his progres-sive educational views. The article then analyzes the learner -centric educational process and teacher's qualities from a progressive viewpoint. Progressive education's ultimate aim is to achieve democracy in education. That, in our opinion, is the prominent reason that the influence of Dewey's educa-tional philosophy continues to have a bearing on the educa-tion systems of the United States, many European countries, and Asia. The article concludes with John Dewey's contribu-tions to educational development to demonstrate that his pro-gressive educational views still have directional value and provide meaningful guidance for educational innovation in many countries.