The Greatest Educators EverA&C Black, 2005 M11 10 - 244 pages The Greatest Educators Ever brings together theories from the most influential and interesting educators of all time to provide a fascinating overview of the development of educational thought through the ages. The book explores philosophers such as Plato and Jesus, highlighting their influence of their teachings on early education. It then moves on to discuss pioneers of the modern education system, including Froebel, Freire, Rousseau, Newman and Montessori, and examines their ethos and mission in detail. Frank Flanagan writes engagingly and accessibly, considering each educator's unique contribution and placing it in a historical and intellectual context. A captivating read for educators and students alike. |
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... Froebel Newman Dewey Montessori the Buber Neill Freire Illich Greatest Educators Frank M. Flanagan EVER ! continuum Plato Aristotle Jesus Quintillan Augustine Comenius Locke Rousseau Pestalozzi Froebel. Socrates Front Cover.
... Froebel Newman Dewey Montessori the Buber Neill Freire Illich Greatest Educators Frank M. Flanagan EVER ! continuum Plato Aristotle Jesus Quintillan Augustine Comenius Locke Rousseau Pestalozzi Froebel. Socrates Front Cover.
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... Locke Rousseau Pestalozzi Froebel Newman Dewey Montessori Buber the Neill Freire Illich Greatest Educators Frank M. Flanagan --- EVER ! continuum The Greatest Educators Ever Related titles Great Thinkers A -. Socrates.
... Locke Rousseau Pestalozzi Froebel Newman Dewey Montessori Buber the Neill Freire Illich Greatest Educators Frank M. Flanagan --- EVER ! continuum The Greatest Educators Ever Related titles Great Thinkers A -. Socrates.
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... ( 1801–1890 ) : University Education 130 13 John Dewey ( 1859-1952 ) : Education for the Future 141 14 Maria Montessori ( 1870-1952 ) : Education for Personal Competence 152 15 Martin Buber ( 1878-1965 ) : Education for Relationship Contents.
... ( 1801–1890 ) : University Education 130 13 John Dewey ( 1859-1952 ) : Education for the Future 141 14 Maria Montessori ( 1870-1952 ) : Education for Personal Competence 152 15 Martin Buber ( 1878-1965 ) : Education for Relationship Contents.
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... Dewey , for example . Plato wanted a state in which the received certainties would be fully accepted and proofed against change . Once the perfect state was established ( according to Plato's principles ) then every effort would be made ...
... Dewey , for example . Plato wanted a state in which the received certainties would be fully accepted and proofed against change . Once the perfect state was established ( according to Plato's principles ) then every effort would be made ...
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... Dewey and Maria Montessori we reach the confronta- tion of the romantic with the scientific . Intuition , metaphor or cultural inspiration are no longer sufficient . Scientific theory ( evolution , psychology ) and scientific practice ...
... Dewey and Maria Montessori we reach the confronta- tion of the romantic with the scientific . Intuition , metaphor or cultural inspiration are no longer sufficient . Scientific theory ( evolution , psychology ) and scientific practice ...
Contents
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Education for the State | 22 |
Education for Leisure | 33 |
Education for the Common Man | 44 |
The Education of the Orator | 54 |
Education for the Inner Life | 65 |
Education as a Human Right | 75 |
University Education | 130 |
Education for the Future | 141 |
Education for Personal Competence | 152 |
Education for Relationship | 163 |
Education for the Liberation of the Psyche | 174 |
Education for Freedom | 184 |
Education Without Schooling | 195 |
Conclusion | 207 |
Education for the English Gentleman | 86 |
The Education of Nature | 97 |
The Education of the People | 108 |
The Garden of Education | 119 |
Notes | 213 |
Further Reading | 227 |
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