The Greatest Educators EverBloomsbury Academic, 2006 - 234 pages 'The Great Educators' brings together the most influential and interesting educators of all time. With entries ranging from Plato to Jesus, and Froebel to Freire, this book provides a fascinating overview of the development of educational thought through the ages. Frank Flanagan writes engagingly and accessibly, considering each educator's unique contribution and placing it in a historical and intellectual context. A fascinating read for educators and students alike. |
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... physical movements that they are capable of . Up to the age of 5 children should not be taught anything but should be allowed to play and grow . Aristotle's views on what is now called ' early childhood education ' are remarkably ...
... physical movements that they are capable of . Up to the age of 5 children should not be taught anything but should be allowed to play and grow . Aristotle's views on what is now called ' early childhood education ' are remarkably ...
Page 62
... physical grace is the purpose of physical training as well as of dance . Mathematics must be taught : arithmetic and plane geometry are necessary for practical purposes in arguing cases of com- merce or land ownership in the courts ...
... physical grace is the purpose of physical training as well as of dance . Mathematics must be taught : arithmetic and plane geometry are necessary for practical purposes in arguing cases of com- merce or land ownership in the courts ...
Page 91
... Physical health The boy's physical well - being is the first concern of the Some Thoughts Concerning Education . The very first sentence declares the interdependence of physical and mental flourishing : ' A sound mind in a sound body is ...
... Physical health The boy's physical well - being is the first concern of the Some Thoughts Concerning Education . The very first sentence declares the interdependence of physical and mental flourishing : ' A sound mind in a sound body is ...
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