John Dewey was the American "father of education".  He developed a plethora of ideas and concepts ranging from psychology to education to play.  Dewey's view on play was that if it was apart from work, play was foolishness, and may be demoralizing, and may stifle educational growth and if it is pursued for its own sake may lead to irresponsible behavior.
I find his view in experience rather interesting.  Experience for Dewey was a key, for he believed that constant interaction of humans with their environment was essential for growth, thought, social progress, and personal development.  John Dewey was an extraordinary man who's beliefs affected a variety of different fields.

1.)  Reinterpreting Dewey:  Some Thoughts on His Views of Science and Play in Education (http://www.ecnet.net/users/big0ama/JohnDewy.html)
This page shows Dewey's particular views on Science, Science & Nature, Morals & Democracy, Play, and Work.  The segments include a descriptive overview on each of these concepts.

2.)  John Dewey (http://www.infed.org/thinkers/et-dewey.htm)
Dewey's "philosophical pragmatism" can be seen on this web site.  It looks at Dewey's beliefs on education and on his exploration of thinking and reflection.  This page also provide excellent links to other Dewey sites.

3.)  Some Notes on John Dewey (1859-1952)   (http://www.neiu.edu/~ccunning/deweynotes.htm)
This page goes through John Dewey's background, his influences, the evolution of his ideas, his educational ideas, and the impact he has had.

4.)  The Reflex Arc Concept in Psychology   (http://www.yorku.ca/dept/psych/classics/Dewey/reflex.htm)
This particular web site offer an in depth depiction of Dewey's Reflex Arc Concept in psychology.

5.)  Links to the World of John Dewey   (http://www.cisnet.com/teacher-ed/dewey.html)
This web site provides excellent links.  Links include: Humanist Manifesto, The Reflex Arc Concept, Theory of Emotion, and the Psychology of Effort.

6.)  John Dewey (http://www.heartfield.demon.co.uk/dewey.htm)
This page is a biography of the American Philosopher of pragmatism, psychology, and education; John Dewey.

7.)  HUMANISM UNMASKED  (http://www.christianparents.com/humanism.htm)
This page speaks of John Dewey the "father of modern education".  It speaks of his Humanist Manifesto and the Dewey Decimal system to name a few.

8.)  John Dewey and the F.M. Alexander Technique   (http://www.alexandercenter.com/jd/index.html)
This web site is about John Dewey and the F.M. Alexander Technique.  The technique includes coordination between the vocal and breathing mechanisms.

9.)  The Center for Dewey Studies    (http://www.siu.edu/~deweyctr/index2.html)
This is the official web site of  The Center for Dewey Studies.  There is an in depth explanation of what the Dewey center is and what it can provide.  There are also many great links to many other Dewey sites.

10.)  Reading Dewey    (http://www.indiana.edu/~iupress/spring98/hickman.html)
This web site includes interpretation of Dewey's reading for a postmodern generation.

11.)  John Dewey    (http://ecuvax.cis.ecu.edu/~pymccart/American/Leap/dewey.htm)
This page is partially a biography and partially an explanation of Dewey's beliefs on Knowledge, on his Social Theory, and his feelings on education.
 

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