Relevansi Filsafat Pendidikan Pragmatisme dalam Transformasi Pembelajaran di Era Digital dan Globalisasi

Abstract

John Dewey’s philosophy of pragmatisme is relevant to the transformation of education in the digital age and globalization because it emphasizes the concept of “learning by doing,” that is, learning through meaningful experiences. Education is no longer viewed as a process of transferring information, but rather as a means of building knowledge through activities and real-world problem-solving. The use of technologies such as LMS, online learning, blended learning, and interactive media supports students in learning independently, actively, and creatively in line with the demands of 21st-century competencies. This shift also transforms the teacher’s role from being the primary source of information to that of a facilitator and motivator who guides students in selecting, processing, and utilizing information wisely. Teachers play a role in creating a learning environment that is challenging and relevant to daily life, thereby making the learning experience more meaningful. Thus, student autonomy, technological support, and the teacher’s role as a facilitator form an adaptive educational system, in line with Dewey’s idea of education as a process of reconstructing experience for sustainable social progress.