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Title:: Dewey’s Philosophy of Experience and Philosophy of Experiential Curriculum

Keywords:: John Dewey; experience; philosophy of experience; experiential curriculum; philosophy of curriculum

Abstract:: John Dewey holds a holistic view of experience. He finds that the connotation of the word ‘experience’ is misunderstood badly in dualism. He believes that experience is within nature as well as about nature; experience is not only the process but also the result of the interaction between man and environment; experience is life itself; experience is life activity; experience is intrinsically linked within itself; experience points to the future, which contains self-growth and self-renewing force as well. The role of education is to extend the useful experience, so as to promote the growth of children. Curriculum should react in accordance with the natural processes of children’s growth, and follow the law of children’s gaining experience, so as to help children get the experience which is beneficial to their growth.