Exploring how education shapes society—today and yesterday.
This 1909 issue of The Progressive Journal of Education surveys the core purpose of schooling in a changing world. It argues that education should unlock citizenship, health, and practical skills, not just facts, as society moves through industrial and social transformation. The issue blends theory with observed needs, from classroom methods to the broader role of schools in shaping democratic life.
What you’ll experience in this edition:
- A detailed essay on whether education should prepare people as workers or as citizens of an industrial society.
- Reflections tracing ideas from Aristotle to modern social theory about how wealth, class, and the state influence schooling.
- Discussions of practical reforms, including school hygiene, medical inspection, and the playground movement.
- Real-world perspectives from educators and administrators about the magazine’s relevance to progressive education.
Ideal for readers with an interest in the history of education, social theory, and early 20th‑century reform ideas.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, offering insights from the fields of sociology and economics, explores the evolution of educational ideals in the United States from an agrarian to an industrial society. The author argues that as the nation shifted from farming to factories, the purpose of education transformed from cultural enrichment to vocational preparation. The book examines how this shift has shaped the current state of the educational system, and the ongoing challenges of balancing individual development with societal needs. By tracing the historical roots of educational values, the author provides a valuable perspective for educators, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand the complex role of education in modern society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780243004379_0
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