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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Page 59
... pupils ' being neglected . A third benefit of public over private education is the benefit to the pupil of being taught in the company of others . This allows him opportunities for developing friendships and for engaging with ...
... pupils ' being neglected . A third benefit of public over private education is the benefit to the pupil of being taught in the company of others . This allows him opportunities for developing friendships and for engaging with ...
Page 168
Frank M. Flanagan. world ' ( curriculum ) reaches the pupil : the teacher is the conduit . He or she fails in their task ' when he presents this selection to ( the pupil ) with a gesture of interference ' , that is , when he or she ...
Frank M. Flanagan. world ' ( curriculum ) reaches the pupil : the teacher is the conduit . He or she fails in their task ' when he presents this selection to ( the pupil ) with a gesture of interference ' , that is , when he or she ...
Page 172
... pupil . The pupil is already there and must be accepted in the totality of his or her reality . This is vividly described by Buber : The teacher sees them crouching at the desks , indiscriminately flung together , the misshapen and the ...
... pupil . The pupil is already there and must be accepted in the totality of his or her reality . This is vividly described by Buber : The teacher sees them crouching at the desks , indiscriminately flung together , the misshapen and the ...
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