In the process of expressing that the best way for students to learn is through social interaction, John Dewey has confused me a little bit.
Article IV-The Nature of Method (p.247), ends with Dewey's opinions about dealing with student emotions in the classroom. He said, "If we can only secure right habits of action and thought, with reference to the good, the true, and the beautiful, the emotions will for the most part take care of themselves...our education is threatened with no greater evil than sentimentalism."
Is he saying that we should avoid emotions in the classroom? If so, is that possible? I do not think it is. I think that students have to be able to express their emotions, especially in a social environment where they can feel supported.
Let me know what you think because I am a little bit confused.