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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... beliefs . How this may happen and who will cause it to happen is a central issue for educational policy and practice . This was recognized in modern times by the great French sociologist Emile Durkheim , but had also been the central ...
... beliefs . How this may happen and who will cause it to happen is a central issue for educational policy and practice . This was recognized in modern times by the great French sociologist Emile Durkheim , but had also been the central ...
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... beliefs and values of the pre- vailing order translates into a way of life and a personal projection of these beliefs and values ( their embodiment in the teacher's own behaviour ) that presents the child with a model of personal life ...
... beliefs and values of the pre- vailing order translates into a way of life and a personal projection of these beliefs and values ( their embodiment in the teacher's own behaviour ) that presents the child with a model of personal life ...
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... belief in the central guidance of divine forces in human affairs . The most notable group to exploit the decline of traditional beliefs were the Sophists . The word ' Sophist ' comes from the Greek word ' sophos ' meaning ' wise ...
... belief in the central guidance of divine forces in human affairs . The most notable group to exploit the decline of traditional beliefs were the Sophists . The word ' Sophist ' comes from the Greek word ' sophos ' meaning ' wise ...
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... beliefs defended and promoted by those who held power in society and which constituted the core of education . These three traditions can be found , to varying degrees , not only in most educational philosophies but generally in the ...
... beliefs defended and promoted by those who held power in society and which constituted the core of education . These three traditions can be found , to varying degrees , not only in most educational philosophies but generally in the ...
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... beliefs , knowledge , judgements and behaviour . It is also a history of the struggle within society as to who will exercise that control . The leading educational thinkers of the past were not engaged in a detached , objective ...
... beliefs , knowledge , judgements and behaviour . It is also a history of the struggle within society as to who will exercise that control . The leading educational thinkers of the past were not engaged in a detached , objective ...
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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