John Dewey
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Gosffo
N 41° 25.496 W 079° 42.619
17T E 607765 N 4586732
Dewey was the most famous proponent of hands-on learning or experiential education.
He had nothing to do with the Dewey Decimal code!
Waymark Code: WM53Z1
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/07/2008
Views: 34
Marker Text: After graduation from the University of Vermont in 1879, the noted philosopher, liberal, and advocate of progressive education (1859-1952) taught for the first two years of his distinguished career at Oil City's first high school, located on this site.
Marker Name: John Dewey
County: Venango
Date Dedicated: 06/20/1980
Marker Type: City
Location: Central Ave. & W. 4ts St., Oil City
Category: Education
Website: [Web Link]
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