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Primer on the History and Philosophy of Education
Mark Mraz
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Description for Primer on the History and Philosophy of Education
Paperback. This book is an introductory narrative of the foundational educational history and philosophy of the American system. The author presents the history of education as a part of the larger picture of the development of civilization. Therefore, the historic and philosophical antecedents of our current education system are explained. Num Pages: 90 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNA; JNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 154 x 6. Weight in Grams: 154.
A Primer on the History and Philosophy of Education is an introductory narrative of the foundational educational history and philosophy of the American system. The author presents the history of education as a part of the larger picture of the development of civilization. Therefore, the historic and philosophical antecedents of our current education system are explained. Starting with an overview of history and philosophy, the author proceeds to the Western experience in education as the baseline of all educational eras in the United States. This narrative will stimulate both student and teacher to find deeper veins of historical understanding in ... Read more
A Primer on the History and Philosophy of Education is an introductory narrative of the foundational educational history and philosophy of the American system. The author presents the history of education as a part of the larger picture of the development of civilization. Therefore, the historic and philosophical antecedents of our current education system are explained. Starting with an overview of history and philosophy, the author proceeds to the Western experience in education as the baseline of all educational eras in the United States. This narrative will stimulate both student and teacher to find deeper veins of historical understanding in ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
90
Condition
New
Number of Pages
90
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780761851196
SKU
V9780761851196
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About Mark Mraz
Mark Mraz is an assistant professor of education at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in curriculum and instruction, with a specialization in social studies/history education, from The Pennsylvania State University. Currently, Mraz teaches social studies methods and educational foundations courses.
Reviews for Primer on the History and Philosophy of Education
Dr. Mark Mraz reminds readers that to not understand history is to reject Western Civilization. Undoubtedly, this book is needed at a time when so many of the nation's universities are dropping Western Civilization coursework requirements (e.g. The University of Chicago, 2002). It is poignant that during a time when people are confusing the popular fiction of The Da Vinci ... Read more