This is the final installment in a series of podcasts about the role of experience in education. In this entry, Dr. Ben Wood Johnson examines the notion of social control in education. He echoes John Dewey’s understanding about the need for a balance in our approach to education. It is unlikely that society would be able to function without control mechanisms. However, there is also a need to allow students to be a part of the educational process. Let us have a listen!
Benjamin W. Johnson
Benjamin W. Johnson (Dr. Jay) is an author, educator, and philosopher. He is a multidisciplinary scholar. He writes about Philosophy, Legal Theory, Public/Foreign Policy, Education, Politics, Ethics, Race, and Crime. Dr. Jay graduated from Penn State and Villanova University. He is fluent in French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian. Dr. Jay enjoys reading, poetry, painting, and music.