The Application of Dewey’s “Education as Life” in Senior High School English Reading Teaching

Min Tan

doi:10.63313/ESW.9023

Authors

Min Tan China West Normal University, Nanchong 637009, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63313/ESW.9023

Keywords:

Dewey, Education as Life, Senior High School English, Reading Teaching

Abstract

Under the General Senior High School English Curriculum Standard (2017 Edition, 2020 Revised), educators are required to select reading materials that encompass a diverse array of authentic texts. John Dewey’s concept of “Education as Life” advocates that education should be closely connected with life. Nevertheless, at this juncture, some senior high school English reading classrooms still lack authenticity and remain detached from students’ lived experiences. This paper begins by elucidating the content of Dewey’s concept of “Education as Life.” It then assesses the feasibility of integrating this concept with senior high school English reading teaching. Finally, it takes the reading text The Freshman Challenge from Unit 1 of the 2019 New Edition Senior High School English Textbook (Compulsory Book 1) published by People’s Education Press (PEP), as the case to elaborate the specific strategies of Dewey’s “Education as Life” in senior high school English reading teaching. The application of Dewey’s concept of “Education as Life” in senior high school English reading teaching can facilitate students’ comprehensive integration of language learning and real-life experiences, while also enhancing their practical utilization of language and ability to adapt to society.

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