Buch, Englisch, 152 Seiten, Hardback, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 402 g
The Educational Legacy of Alcott, Emerson, Fuller, Peabody and Thoreau (Hc)
Buch, Englisch, 152 Seiten, Hardback, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 402 g
ISBN: 978-1-61735-585-1
Verlag: Information Age Publishing
<p><em>Transcendental Learning</em> discusses the work of five figures associated with transcendentalism concerning their views on education. Alcott, Emerson, Fuller, Peabody and Thoreau all taught at one time and held definite views about education. The book explores these conceptions with chapters on each of the five individuals and then focuses the main features of <em>transcendental learning</em> and its legacy today. A central thesis of the book is that transcendental learning is essentially holistic in nature and provides rich educational vision that is in many ways a tonic to today's factory like approach to schooling. In contrast to the narrow vision of education that is promoted by governments and the media, the Transcendentalists offer a redemptive vision of education that includes:<br />
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<strong>TABLE OF CONTENTS</strong> <p>1. Transcendental Learning 2. Ralph Waldo Emerson: Visionary and Mentor 3. Bronson Alcott: Pioneer in Spiritual Education 4. Margaret Fuller: Voice for and Educator of Women 5. Henry David Thoreau: Environmental Education/Holistic Educator 6. Elizabeth Peabody 7. A Transcendental Pedagogy 8. The Legacy: Holistic Education</p>
