John Dewey's Influence on Jewish Educators: The Case of Alexander M. Dushkin.

Kronish, Ronald

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Publication Date: 1982

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John Dewey's Influence on Jewish Educators: The Case of Alexander M. Dushkin.

Kronish, Ronald

Teachers College Record, v83 n3 p419-33 Spr 1982

John Dewey's profound influence on Alexander Dushkin's formulation of educational philosophy as it influenced the aims of Jewish education, cultural pluralism, the child-centered approach to education, and functional teaching ethics is examined. Dushkin's definition of Jewish education is developed from psychological, sociological, and religious perspectives. (JN)

Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Educational Philosophy, Educational Practices, Educational Psychology, Educational Sociology, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society), Influences, Jews, Religious Cultural Groups, Student Centered Curriculum

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