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    EDUCATION 330-3 A CRITICAL HISTORY OF EDUCATIONAL THOUGHT
    SPRING, 1985
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    INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Robin Barrow
    OFFICE: MPX 8544
    Wednesdays, 4:30 - 7:30
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    PHONE: 291-3615
    PURPOSE:
    To examine the ideas and arguments of prominent educational theorists in the
    Western tradition from the time of Plato to the present day.
    OUTLINE:
    1.
    Introduction. "History: the repository of wisdom." The nature of
    educational theory. The value of historical study.
    2.
    The Greek World (i). "From socialization to education." The Homeric
    world. Athens. Sparta.
    3.
    The Greek World (ii). "The first great educational treatise." Plato
    and the belief in reason.
    4.
    The Roman World. "The beginnings of formalism." Quintilian and the art
    of rhetoric.
    S. 17th Century. "Something for everybody." Comenius and the idea of a
    universal education system.
    6.
    18th Century. "The beginnings of progressivism." Rousseau and education
    according to nature.
    7.
    19th - 20th Century (1). "The emphasis on method." Pestalozzi, Herbart,
    Froebel and Montessori.
    8.
    19th - 20th Century (ii). 'What knowledge is of most worth?" Spencer
    and Arnold.
    9.
    19th - 20th Century (iii). "The return of progressivism." John Dewey
    and A.S. Neill.
    10.
    Contemporary thought (i). "The revolt against schooling." Illich,
    Goodman and Reimer.
    11. Contemporary thought (ii). "The return of reason." P.H. Hirst and
    R.S. Peters.
    12.
    Contemporary thought (iii). "Some warring factions." Oakeshott, Skinner
    and Bantock.
    ASSESSMENT:
    Extended essay on a topic approved by instructor.
    Final examination.
    REOUIRED READING:
    Robert R. Rusk ?
    Doctrines of the Great Educators
    Robin Barrow ?
    Plato and Education
    Robin Barrow ?
    Radical Education
    R.S. Peters ?
    Essays on Educators

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