Truth and Fallacy in Educational Theory

Originally published in 1942, this book attempts to resolve disagreements surrounding educational theory through clarifying the positions of key schools of thought.

List of contents

Preface; Introduction; 1. Education according to nature; 2. The educational theory of Johann Friedrich Herbart; 3. The educational theory of John Dewey; 4. The basis of any educational theory; 5. The theory of educational measurement; Index.

Summary

Originally published in 1942, this book was written in attempt to resolve disagreements surrounding educational theory through clarifying the positions of key schools of thought. The text is based around the examination of three typical theories: 'Education According to Nature'; 'The Educational Theory of Johann Friedrich Herbart'; and 'The Educational Theory of John Dewey'.

Product details

• Authors: Charles D. Hardie, Hardie Charles D.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.04.2014
• EAN: 9781107647848
• ISBN: 978-1-107-64784-8
• No. of pages: 162
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; EDUCATION / History, EDUCATION / Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects, History of Education, Philosophy & theory of education, Philosophy and theory of education