individualism in education

John Dewey on education as socialization

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John Dewey was one of the top two most influential philosophers of education in the twentieth century. Maria Montessori was the other. Dewey’s influence has been most strongly felt in the American public school system. In America, Montessori’s influence has mostly been grassroots and in privately funded schools. Montessori’s approach is highly individualistic and individualized. […]

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Tracking issues

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Professor Hicks discusses the Realist approach to tracking in education. This is from Part 8 of his Philosophy of Education course. 1 clip: Previous: Theory and practice integrated: Example: High-school kids, auto mechanics, and theater. Next: Character, discipline, and liberty. Return to the Philosophy of Education page. Return to the StephenHicks.org main page.

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