Dewey remarked (1898 p.78) “that school must represent present life, life is real and vital to the child as that which he carries on in the home, in the neighborhood, or on the playground.” Dewey and the Head Start program agree when it comes to that quote, and allow for the students to live, and go through daily lives and emotions in the classroom. They are not forced to sit down and learn, because at that age, it would be nearly impossible for them to sit, focus and understand anything that the teacher tried to teach them. This is not because they do not want to learn, these kids really enjoyed doing what they get to do throughout the day, it is because of who they are and where they come
Dewey remarked (1898 p.78) “that school must represent present life, life is real and vital to the child as that which he carries on in the home, in the neighborhood, or on the playground.” Dewey and the Head Start program agree when it comes to that quote, and allow for the students to live, and go through daily lives and emotions in the classroom. They are not forced to sit down and learn, because at that age, it would be nearly impossible for them to sit, focus and understand anything that the teacher tried to teach them. This is not because they do not want to learn, these kids really enjoyed doing what they get to do throughout the day, it is because of who they are and where they come