Dewey's Effectiveness of Experience

Dewey's Effectiveness of Experience emphasizes that truly meaningful learning occurs when our experiences are engaging and reflective. This means that knowledge is best understood when we actively connect new information to our prior experiences and actively think about those connections. Effective experiences promote critical thinking and problem-solving, enabling us to apply what we've learned in real-life situations. Instead of passively receiving information, we should interact with it, question it, and relate it to our lives to enhance understanding and retention. In essence, learning becomes more valuable and relevant when it is rooted in our own experiences.