Changing Conceptions Of Education (1909) - Couverture souple

Cubberley, Ellwood Patterson

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 143680213X ISBN 13 : 9781436802130

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

Changing Conceptions of Education is a groundbreaking work by Ellwood Patterson Cubberley, first published in 1909. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of education in the United States, from its earliest beginnings to the early 20th century. Cubberley, a renowned educator and scholar, provides a detailed account of the changing ideas and practices that have shaped American education over time.The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers the history of education in the United States, beginning with the colonial period and continuing through the 19th century. Cubberley explores the various educational theories and practices that have influenced American education, including the influence of religious and political ideologies, the growth of public schools, and the development of teacher training programs.The second part of the book focuses on the contemporary state of American education at the time of its publication. Cubberley examines the challenges facing educators in the early 20th century, including the need for more specialized training for teachers, the role of vocational education, and the importance of standardized testing.Throughout the book, Cubberley emphasizes the importance of education as a means of social and economic progress. He argues that education is essential for the development of a strong and prosperous society, and that it is the responsibility of educators to ensure that all students have access to high-quality educational opportunities.Changing Conceptions of Education is a seminal work in the field of American education, and remains relevant today as a historical and theoretical analysis of the evolution of education in the United States. It is a must-read for educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the history and future of American education.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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Experience and prcygress The proper means for reconstructing our social institutions are best suggested by a careful accumulation and analysis of our institutional experiences. In every work of political and social reform, we are more or less conscious of the past failures and successes of our instruments. But such consciousness is not altogether deliberate and thorough. With communities, as with individuals, much is forgotten or neglected; while other fragments of our past, emphasized beyond their true importance, influence us unduly. Thus many of our social advances are gained through a radicalism that has finally to be tempered by the work of the reactionary. Such progress, the product of conflict and partisanship, is costly. It arises out of an imperfect mode of bringing our experiences to bear upon our problems.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 143680213X
• ISBN 13: 9781436802130
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 88
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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