Comenius and the Beginnings of Educational Reform by W. S. Monroe
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| Author | Monroe, W. S. (Will Seymour), 1863-1939 |
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| LoC No. | 00003714 |
| Title | Comenius and the Beginnings of Educational Reform |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Comenius and the Beginnings of Educational Reform" by W. S. Monroe is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the evolution of educational practices, focusing on the pivotal role of John Amos Comenius and his reforms in the context of earlier influences from educators like Vives, Bacon, and Ratke. The book traces Comenius's contributions to modern pedagogy and examines how his ideas influenced subsequent reformers. The opening of the text discusses the educational landscape in 16th century Europe, characterized by a strict adherence to humanistic ideals that prioritized the study of Latin and classical literature. Monroe highlights the shortcomings of the period's educational practices, including the neglect of the mother tongue and a lack of engagement with practical knowledge. He also mentions the critiques from contemporaneous thinkers like Rabelais and Montaigne, who pushed for educational reform that emphasized the importance of nurturing a child's natural curiosity and understanding, setting the stage for Comenius's later impactful teachings that sought to reshape education for the better. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LB: Education: Theory and practice of education |
| Subject | Education -- History |
| Subject | Comenius, Johann Amos, 1592-1670 |
| Subject | Educational change -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58483 |
| Release Date | Dec 16, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 78 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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