Mr Chee is influenced by John Dewey’s philosophy that the task of education is to prepare individuals to not only solve problems, but to also anticipate them. These individuals need to be aware of the forces of change in society, which can bring about new possibilities as well as social problems. Through the making of choices, reflective thinking and growing through interaction, individuals can direct social change with their own actions. Dewey also encouraged people to realise that there is beauty in everyday things, and that one should improve the world rather than reject it.