more active, discovery-based style of learningSociological and pedagogical trends and issues of community control, participation, and civic engagement, the ongoing debate over purpose of education, the benefits of different modes of learning inform this study. computer on-line learning learning. Education Outreac study examined the 31ers Education Outreach as an example of how Deweyan principles of constructivist learning and democracy may be linked and implemented. The full name of the project is 31ers Educational Outreach of the Boulder Canyon Project Act. The Act was the legislation that made the building of the Dam possible. The program will be referred to as the 31ers Educational Outreach for the purpose of brevity throughout the study. Purpose of the Study The major purpose of this study was to observe Deweyan principles of constructivist learning and democracy in action, and examine how the goals of education and community can be met by joining forces, thus providing benefits to students, teachers, families, and the overall community. This study also provided an example of what works and what needs improvement to assist similar grassroots projects in other communities. This study examined the historic evolution of a community activist instigated program designed to preserve and promote active understanding and participation in the history of the specific community of Boulder City, and the period of time known as the Boulder Dam Colorado River Project. The specific objectives of the study are To add to the continually evolving body of knowledge concerning Dewey’s ideas about democratic education and constructivist learning as a counterpoint to current emphasis on essentialism (based education) in education.
more active, discovery-based style of learningSociological and pedagogical trends and issues of community control, participation, and civic engagement, the ongoing debate over purpose of education, the benefits of different modes of learning inform this study. computer on-line learning learning. Education Outreac study examined the 31ers Education Outreach as an example of how Deweyan principles of constructivist learning and democracy may be linked and implemented. The full name of the project is 31ers Educational Outreach of the Boulder Canyon Project Act. The Act was the legislation that made the building of the Dam possible. The program will be referred to as the 31ers Educational Outreach for the purpose of brevity throughout the study. Purpose of the Study The major purpose of this study was to observe Deweyan principles of constructivist learning and democracy in action, and examine how the goals of education and community can be met by joining forces, thus providing benefits to students, teachers, families, and the overall community. This study also provided an example of what works and what needs improvement to assist similar grassroots projects in other communities. This study examined the historic evolution of a community activist instigated program designed to preserve and promote active understanding and participation in the history of the specific community of Boulder City, and the period of time known as the Boulder Dam Colorado River Project. The specific objectives of the study are To add to the continually evolving body of knowledge concerning Dewey’s ideas about democratic education and constructivist learning as a counterpoint to current emphasis on essentialism (based education) in education.