NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Descriptor
Cognitive Development1
Discovery Learning1
Educational Methods1
Educational Needs1
Educational Philosophy1
Elementary Secondary Education1
Epistemology1
Learning Experience1
Self Actualization1
Student Motivation1
Symbolic Learning1
More ▼
Source
Educational Theory1
Author
Hunt, Jasper S., Jr.1
Webster, Glenn1
Publication Type
Information Analyses1
Journal Articles1
Reports - Descriptive1
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Showing one result Save | Export
Soul Murder, Prehensions, and Symbolic Reference: Some Reflections on Whitehead's Philosophy of Education.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Hunt, Jasper S., Jr.; Webster, Glenn – Educational Theory, 1981
According to Alfred North Whitehead, education precedes through three stages as it develops students' minds: (1) romantic; (2) precision; and (3) generalization. These stages are related to Whitehead's ideas about prehension and symbolic reference. Educational practices should strike a balance between the stages to encourage learning. (PP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Discovery Learning, Educational Methods, Educational Needs