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Collier, Caleb P. – International Journal of Self-Directed Learning, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted weaknesses in our education system and has prompted renewed conversation about the structure of education. This article argues that the conversation should be more geared to the why of education (i.e., the purpose of schools) rather than the how (i.e., the multiple ways of delivering education both for…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Role of Education, Educational Philosophy
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Cohen, Ronald D. – Elementary School Journal, 1975
The educational implications of three essential principles are discussed in relation to elementary classroom teaching: helping another to develop and learn; respecting and loving oneself and others; and blending the abstract and the practical. (CS)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Elementary School Teachers
Dale, Edgar – 1972
The school curriculum should be reappraised, and new guidelines developed, establishing different levels of achievement for pupils of different abilities. The increase in the understanding of the psychology of learning is one of the great accomplishments of the last one hundred years. Some years ago it was generally believed that much of what…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Educational Media
Perry, Douglas Ross – 1976
An interdisciplinary approach to teaching English and religion can eliminate some of the educational problems posed by each subject. Part one of this thesis presents a philosophy of education which suggests that confluent and student-centered methods of teaching can best develop creativity and, thus, lead to greater humanization of students. Part…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Doctoral Dissertations, Educational Philosophy, English Instruction
Valett, Robert E. – 1977
To aid elementary school classroom teachers and others interested in developing humanistic education programs, the book suggests materials, resources, and activities which work toward humanistic goals. Humanistic education is interpreted as a process of helping people develop human potential. The book is presented in 13 chapters. Chapter I defines…
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Behavior Patterns, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development