The Pragmatist does not define values as though they existed in any ultimate or final manner. Values have their existence rather by virtue of their relation with individual-social activities. For something to be of value, it must not only satisfy a present desire and need, but it must be examined in the light of future values. Possible future situations must be considered. Thus, what is of value is always in a state of flux.
Values emerge out of the matrix of experience.
The key word is individualistic. Each learner is a unique individual. Each pupil is dependent upon his or her experience to learn what the world is really like. Reality is what the learner's experience says it is. However, the learner must test his experience with the experience of others.