An Exploration of Aesthetics from John Dewey's View and its Educational Implications
Subject Areas :Mohsen kordloo 1 , 2 , yahya ghaedy 3 , saeed zarghami hamrah 4
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2 - Kharazmi University
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4 - دانشگاه خوارزمی
Keywords: Educational Implications, Experience, John Dewey, Aesthetics, Art.,
Abstract :
The purpose of this study is to explain aesthetics from John Dewey's perspective and draw its educational implications. This research uses conceptual analysis and deduction as methods. The method of data collection is library-documentary and the analyzed documents include books, research backgrounds and related researches. Aesthetics, experience and knowledge are interrelated in Dewey's perspective. Dewey opposes any kind of dualities and advocates unity in aesthetics, experience and knowledge. The aesthetic experience is distinguished by features such as wholeness, immediacy, cohesion, and so on and knowledge is a part of aesthetics. The implications of Dewey's view of art education can be used in both curriculum and teaching. The implication for curriculum is an integrated viewpoint to art, focusing on the theoretical and practical aspect of art. The implication for teaching emphasizes on the connection between art education and pupil experiences and the emotional aspect of teacher-pupil interaction. Embracing diversity in teaching methods and paying attention to qualitative and process-based evaluation helps to promote art education.
