The New Education: A Review Of Progressive Educational Movements Of The Day (1915) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436519564)

The New Education: A Review Of Progressive Educational Movements Of The Day is a book written by Scott Nearing and published in 1915. The book is a comprehensive review of the progressive educational movements of the time, focusing on the ideas and practices that were emerging in the early 20th century.Nearing was a prominent educator and social activist, and in this book he explores the various theories and practices that were being developed by educators and reformers in the United States and Europe. He examines the role of the teacher, the importance of play and creativity in education, and the need for schools to be more responsive to the needs of individual students.The book is divided into three main sections. The first section provides an overview of the progressive educational movement and its key figures, including John Dewey, Maria Montessori, and Francis Parker. The second section explores the different approaches to education that were being developed, including the Montessori method, the Dalton Plan, and the Winnetka Plan. The final section looks at the challenges facing the progressive education movement and the ways in which it was being implemented in schools across the country.Overall, The New Education is an important historical document that provides a fascinating insight into the development of modern educational theory and practice. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education or the evolution of progressive ideas in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Scott Nearing
ISBN-10: 143651956X
ISBN-13: 9781436519564
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 268
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d