The New Education by Scott Nearing
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| Author | Nearing, Scott, 1883-1983 |
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| LoC No. | 15005799 |
| Title |
The New Education
A Review of Progressive Educational Movements of the Day (1915) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The New Education" by Scott Nearing is a review of progressive educational movements written in the early 20th century. The work critically examines the existing educational systems of the time and seeks to outline the necessary reforms and advancements needed to better meet the needs of students. Drawing from firsthand observations of successful schools, Nearing discusses the importance of adapting education to the evolving social and industrial landscape. The opening of "The New Education" introduces readers to Nearing’s reflections on the state of education around 1910-1912. He reveals his motivation following a series of writings commissioned by a popular magazine to highlight both shortcomings and successes within the schooling system. The author emphasizes the need for a child-centered approach to education that replaces outdated methods with innovative practices that prioritize health, critical thinking, and practical application of knowledge. Nearing's work sets the stage for exploring how educational systems can better respond to societal changes and individual child needs, paving the way for discussions on effective curriculum and teaching strategies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LB: Education: Theory and practice of education |
| Subject | Education |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26919 |
| Release Date | Oct 14, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 137 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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