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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Frank M. Flanagan. Plato Aristotle Jesus Quintilian Augustine Comentus Locke Rousseau Pestalozzi Froebel Newman Dewey Montessori the Buber Neill Freire Illich Greatest Educators Frank M. Flanagan EVER ! continuum Plato Aristotle Jesus ...
Frank M. Flanagan. Plato Aristotle Jesus Quintilian Augustine Comentus Locke Rousseau Pestalozzi Froebel Newman Dewey Montessori the Buber Neill Freire Illich Greatest Educators Frank M. Flanagan EVER ! continuum Plato Aristotle Jesus ...
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... Newman ( 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 ...
... Newman ( 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 ...
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... Newman returns to many of the preoccupations of the Greeks : the education of the young men ( and later , happily , women ) of the community / state . Like the Sophists , but with more regard for the truth , Newman wanted the young ...
... Newman returns to many of the preoccupations of the Greeks : the education of the young men ( and later , happily , women ) of the community / state . Like the Sophists , but with more regard for the truth , Newman wanted the young ...
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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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