Social Control in Education (John Dewey) – TBWJP037

The Ben Wood Johnson Podcast


This is the final installment in a series of podcasts about the role of experience in education. In this entry, Dr. Ben Wood Johnson examines the notion of social control in education. He echoes John Dewey’s understanding about the need for a balance in our approach to education. It is unlikely that society could function without control mechanisms. However, there is also a need to allow students to be a part of the educational process. Let us have a listen!

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