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Getting It Wrong From The Beginning: Our Progressivist Inheritance From Herbert Spencer, John Dewey, And Jean Piaget
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The ideas upon which public education was founded in the last half of the nineteenth century were wrong. And despite their continued dominance in educational thinking for a century and a half, these ideas are no more right today. So argues one of the most original and highly regarded educational theorists of our time in Getting It Wrong from the Beginning. Kieran Egan explains how we have come to take mistaken concepts about education for granted and why this dooms our attempts at educational reform.Egan traces the nineteenthcentury sources of Progressive thinking about education and their persistence even now. He diagnoses the problem with our schools in a radically different way, and likewise prescribes novel alternatives to present educational practice. His book is both persuasive and full of promisea book that belongs on the mustread list for anyone who cares about the success of our schools.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main argument of 'Getting It Wrong from the Beginning'? A: The book argues that the foundational ideas of public education from the nineteenth century are fundamentally flawed and continue to negatively impact educational reform today.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Kieran Egan, a well-regarded educational theorist.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on July 11, 2004.
- Q: How many pages does 'Getting It Wrong from the Beginning' have? A: The book contains 204 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educators and parents? A: Yes, the book is highly recommended for anyone who cares about the success of schools, including educators and parents.
- Q: Does the book provide alternatives to current educational practices? A: Yes, Kieran Egan offers novel alternatives and approaches to educational practices throughout the book.
- Q: What key historical influences does the author discuss? A: Egan traces the influence of Progressive thinking and its nineteenth-century roots on contemporary education.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding modern educational challenges? A: Yes, it provides insights into misconceptions about education that contribute to current challenges in the school system.
- Q: Is there any specific educational philosophy discussed in the book? A: The book critiques the Progressivist educational philosophy and examines its historical context and implications.