William H. Kilpatrick is worldwide known as "Mr. Project Method." But the origin of his celebrated paper of 1918 has never been explored. The discovery of a hitherto unknown letter reveals that Kilpatrick was an educational entrepreneur who, without regard for language and tradition, adopted the term "project" and used it in a provocative new way…

Traces the evolution of the theoretical foundations of the field of educational technology through the literature published between 1970 and the present. Thirty-three references are listed. (LLS)

Reviews history of International Alliance for Invitational Education, beginning in 1968 when two professors at University of Florida began to offer summer workshops for teachers, principals, and school board members. Includes chronology chart of events in development of Alliance from 1971 through 1992 when Alliance published its first annual…

Each generation of Americans has faced some form of risk. Each generation has devised an ideology of salvation. This article describes how the question of risk has been interpreted by selected salvationist ideologies and how educational thought has reflected the ideological assumptions of each age. (MT)

Exemplary curriculum designs from the past that have provided models for implementation are reviewed in order to lend perspective to designs for today's and tomorrow's curricula. (MT)

Examines the focus of Paul Geheeb's liberal and humanistic philosophy of education. Traces Geheeb's career from the founding of the "Odenwaldschule" in 1910 to his death in 1961. Considers the educational philosophy practiced in the "Ecole d'Humanite," which he founded last and directed longest. (DAB)

Discusses the need for English teachers to have an historical perspective on their profession. (DD)

An extensive survey was made of personal papers, textbooks, periodicals, and other printed material from the last decades of the nineteenth century to the early years of the twentieth, when the kindergarten movement rose and declined, to answer several questions concerning American Froebelians' cognizance of the influence of Comenius on Friedrich…

A history is given of the internal strife that has characterized academic philosophy during this century. Some ideas that might help philosophers of education to use philosophical speculation as a justifiable and profitable philosophic activity are presented. (JN)

Developments in educational philosophy since 1945 are summarized. Five expectations which educators have a right to see fulfilled by educational philosophy are given. (JMF)

Interpretations of John Dewey's philosophy by pragmatic and romantic progressivists are outlined and contrasted with Dewey's own writings. (JMF)

Personal reflections on the life and career of educator Rudy Fobert are presented. (LH)

Presents historical perspective suggesting that invitational theory shares many beliefs with ancient Eastern philosophies. Submits that teachers and other educators who embrace the invitational perspective may benefit from an understanding of Eastern principles. Briefly describes Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Zen Buddhism, and their relevance to…

Looks briefly at reading instruction throughout the 20th century, noting how it has moved from the alphabetic method, to the sight method of Dick and Jane, back to decoding, then to the extensive use of literature in whole-language programs, swinging back toward more skills instruction. Hopes that the millennium will allow the development of…

Outlines the philosophies and theories of Joseph Schwab (deliberation toward decision), William Bagley (disciplined classroom progress), and John Dewey (pragmatism and education through occupations). Suggests elements to guide contemporary curriculum: respect for theory and practice; theory as guide, not determinant; and theoretical principles…