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Defines experimentalism as a systematic theory of education stemming from the work of John Dewey. States that the experimentalist turns to experience rather than away from it. Indicates that intelligence, operating in quite human ways in relation to quite human problems, will give the answers that are needed to bring the newly born infant to maturity. Elucidates the experimentalist viewpoint, answers objections, and comments on a film sequence of a "progressive" classroom. Featured personality is H. Gordon Hullfish, professor of education at Ohio State University. | Dr. H. Gordon Hullfish elucidates the experimentalist view of education, pointing out its stress on the importance of experience and intelligence in the development of maturity and the solution of human problems. He comments on a film sequence of a "progressive" classroom and answers questions.
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