A Science of Education: Desirability and Feasibility

• In Event: Contemporary Applications and Analyses of Dewey's Philosophy of Education

Abstract

(1) Objectives: Question the desirability and feasibility of what it would mean to develop a science of education as initially called for by John Dewey
(2) Framework: Philosophical
(3) Modes of inquiry: Philosophical
(4) Data sources: Primarily the work of Dewey with the work of Philip Jackson and more recent work by teacher educators also considered
(5) Results: A hope for a revived interest in thinking about the desirability and feasibility of developing a science of education
(6) Significance of the study or work: Work in teacher education is developing a science of education and my hope is that philosophers of education will engage with this work

Author

• Jeffery M. Frank, St. Lawrence University