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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.

Credits: Produced by Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed
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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.)

Author: Monroe, W. S. (Will Seymour), 1863-1939

EBook No.: 58483

Published: Dec 16, 2018

Downloads: 70

Language: English

Subject: Education -- History

Subject: Comenius, Johann Amos, 1592-1670

Subject: Educational change -- History

LoCC: Education: Theory and practice of education

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

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.

Credits: Produced by Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

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.)

Author: Monroe, W. S. (Will Seymour), 1863-1939

EBook No.: 58483

Published: Dec 16, 2018

Downloads: 70

Language: English

Subject: Education -- History

Subject: Comenius, Johann Amos, 1592-1670

Subject: Educational change -- History

LoCC: Education: Theory and practice of education

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.