Social Reconstruction Through Education
Title | Social Reconstruction Through Education PDF eBook |
Author | Michael E. James |
Publisher | Praeger |
Pages | 216 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN |
This volume on the history and philosophy of social reconstruction is the result of Kenneth Benne's discussions, essays and experiences, but also includes contributions from other scholars. Each of the essays study the movement as a way of grappling with the critical issue of the relationship between education and social change, and each chapter intends to stimulate, broaden and enrich the legacy of what contributing author James Giarelli calls a public philosophy of education. The volume also connects past to present, thus bringing the reader fresh insight into the dilemmas facing schooling in the 1990s.
Curriculum Theory
Title | Curriculum Theory PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Schiro |
Publisher | SAGE |
Pages | 321 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 141298890X |
The Second Edition of Curriculum Theory: Conflicting Visions and Enduring Concerns by Michael Stephen Schiro presents a clear, unbiased, and rigorous description of the major curriculum philosophies that have influenced educators and schooling over the last century. The author analyzes four educational visions—Scholar Academic, Social Efficiency, Learner Centered, and Social Reconstruction—to enable readers to reflect on their own educational beliefs and more productively interact with educators who might hold different beliefs.
Social Reconstruction
Title | Social Reconstruction PDF eBook |
Author | Karen L. Riley |
Publisher | IAP |
Pages | 282 |
Release | 2006-05-01 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1607526786 |
ocial Reconstruction as a philosophy, stream of thought or “official program” ois often synonymous with Depression-era Progressivism. But, Social Reconstruction, unlike progressivism, enjoyed political stardom. The spirit of progressivism, at least in terms of education, found a home in those enthusiasts who supported a child-centered perspective of education. Others, such as the essentialists viewed their progressive role as one that advanced the view of essential or basic education as the most sound approach to curriculum and teaching. Still others, more radical in their outlook, believed that progress should be framed with questions about social justice and equity. Proponents of social reconstruction included Harold Rugg and George Counts, although the “movement” was rich with supporters. To date, social reconstruction is only a by word in most texts that deal with the Progressive Era or progressive education, perhaps, because Rugg and Counts, the two most visible proponents, sought and received the political limelight, no matter how glaring. In any event, the depths of social reconstruction have yet to be plumbed. Hence, the first book in this series will offer a comprehensive treatment of Social Reconstruction, which include chapters that examine its proponents, political nature, and social justice programs born of and within the tumultuous context of progressive politics.
Principles of Social Reconstruction
Title | Principles of Social Reconstruction PDF eBook |
Author | Bertrand Russell |
Publisher | |
Pages | 268 |
Release | 1927 |
Genre | Peace |
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Principles of Social Reconstruction
Title | Principles of Social Reconstruction PDF eBook |
Author | Bertrand Russell |
Publisher | London : Allen & Unwin |
Pages | 258 |
Release | 1917 |
Genre | Peace |
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Social Reconstruction Learning
Title | Social Reconstruction Learning PDF eBook |
Author | Jennifer Bleazby |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 238 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 0415636248 |
This volume argues that educational problems have their basis in an ideology of binary opposites often referred to as dualism, and that it is partly because mainstream schooling incorporates dualism that it is unable to facilitate the thinking skills, dispositions and understandings necessary for autonomy, democratic citizenship and leading a meaningful life. Bleazby proposes an approach to schooling termed "social reconstruction learning," in which students engage in philosophical inquiries with members of their community in order to reconstruct real social problems, arguing that this pedagogy can better facilitate independent thinking, imaginativeness, emotional intelligence, autonomy, and active citizenship.
Dare the School Build a New Social Order?
Title | Dare the School Build a New Social Order? PDF eBook |
Author | George Sylvester Counts |
Publisher | SIU Press |
Pages | 74 |
Release | 1978 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 9780809308781 |
George S. Counts was amajor figure in American education for almost fifty years. Republication of this early (1932) work draws special attention to Counts's role as a social and political activist. Three particular themes make the book noteworthy because of their importance in Counts's plan for change as well as for their continuing contemporary importance: (1)Counts's criticism of child-centered progressives; (2)the role Counts assigns to teachers in achieving educational and social reform; and (3) Counts's idea for the reform of the American economy.