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Elementary Education - Softcover

Its Problems And Processes

 
9781330420812: Elementary Education

Synopsis

This book proposes a new understanding of education. The author starts by critiquing the prevailing view that education is simply the acquisition of knowledge and skills, arguing that this perspective is too narrow and fails to capture the true purpose of education. Instead, this book suggests that education should be seen as a process of socialization, in which the child learns to participate fully in the life of society by acquiring the values, beliefs, and practices of that society. The author draws on a variety of sources, including psychology, sociology, and philosophy, to support this argument. Ultimately, the goal is to help educators create a more effective and more meaningful educational experience for all children.

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