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Otto, Wayne – Journal of Reading, 1995
Warns against tendencies in educational circles to make lists but not check them twice. Discusses Denny Taylor's "Learning Denied" and Bart Kosko's "Fuzzy Thinking: The New Science of Fuzzy Logic," as well as seven education articles. (SR)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Educational Philosophy, Educational Practices, Educational Principles
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Knapp, Clifford E. – Journal of Experiential Education, 1994
Reviews a book that suggests that customary educational practices are in direct conflict with principles of human learning and development. Suggests that experiential learning can correct deficiencies of traditional schooling by promoting genuine understanding and relevance for students. (LP)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Child Development, Cognitive Style, Educational Change
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Chattin-McNichols, John – Montessori Life, 1998
Reviews Marshak's book describing the work of educators Maria Montessori, Rudolf Steiner, Aurobindo Ghose, and Inayat Khan. Maintains that the book gives clear, concise information on each educator and presents a common vision for children and their education; also maintains that it gives theoretical and practical information and discusses…
Descriptors: Educational Development, Educational Improvement, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy
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Serpell, Robert – Human Development, 1997
Maintains that the studies presented in this collection combine cultural with political analyses to illuminate educational processes. Elaborates on the key constructs, including contextualization with agency, sociopolitical dynamics in designing school practices, and personal self-definition in relation to sociocultural context. (Author/KB)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Context Effect, Cultural Influences, Educational Environment