These two short, influential books represent the earliest authoritative statement of Dewey's revolutionary emphasis on education as an experimental, child-centered process. He declares that we must make schools an embryonic community life and stresses the importance of the curriculum as a means of determining the environment of the child. 4 halftones and 4 charts.
Schools of To-Morrow by John Dewey, Evelyn Dewey Hotly debated to this day, Dewey's revolutionary treatise on progressive education rejects simple memorization of facts and figures to embrace interaction, reflection, experience, and an interest in community and democracy.
Dr. Montessori's Own Handbook by Maria Montessori Valuable guidelines for turning a child's home into an effective learning environment, plus useful suggestions for stimulating and honing a youngster's visual, auditory, and tactile perceptions. 43 illustrations.
The Education of Man by Friedrich Froebel, W. N. Hailmann In this classic of childhood education, Froebel identifies the fundamentals of his now-ubiquitous kindergarten system, including how to channel child's play and integrate it into the development of intelligence and social skills.
Reconstruction in Philosophy by John Dewey Written shortly after the shattering effects of World War I, this volume initiated the author's experimental concept of pragmatic humanism. This revised, enlarged edition features Dewey's informative introduction.
Democracy and Education by John Dewey The distinguished educator and philosopher discusses his revolutionary vision of education, stressing growth, experience, and activity as factors that promote a democratic character in students and lead to the advancement of self and society.
The Tyranny of Testing by Banesh Hoffman In this classic critique, a mathematician and educator — who served for many years as a test consultant — challenges the supremacy of standardized testing, demonstrating the inherent flaws in aptitude and achievement tests.
