The importance of language in gaining knowledge is doubtless the chief cause of the common notion that knowledge may be passed directly from one to another. It almost seems as if all we have to do to convey an idea into the mind of another is to convey a sound into his ear. Thus imparting knowledge gets assimilated to a purely physical process.
John DeweyIt is obvious to any observer that in every western country the increase of importance of public schools has been at least coincident with the relaxation of older family ties.
John DeweyWhen a school introduces and trains each child of society into membership within such a little community, saturating him with the spirit of service, and providing him with the instruments of effective self-direction, we shall have the deepest and best guaranty of a larger society which is worthy, lovely, and harmonious
John DeweyOne might as well say he has sold when no one has bought as to say he has taught when no one has learned.
John Dewey