The History and Philosophy of Education: Voices of Educational Pioneers - Softcover

Murphy, Madonna

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130955507 ISBN 13: 9780130955500

Publisher: Pearson, 2005

Synopsis

This foundations text offers both concepts and key writings from the major educational innovators throughout history, beginning with the ancient civilizations and proceeding to the current 21st century.  The text is organized chronologically and takes a biographical approach, giving readers a wealth of primary source material by philosophers, classical to postmodern, whose ideas have helped shape educational practice.   Each chapter has a brief biography of the educator’s life, a summary of the key contributions of the educator, introductory “questions to guide your reading”, and follow-up discussion questions. 

About this title

About the Author:

Series consultant Madonna M. Murphy is a professor of education at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois, where she teaches education and character education courses to teachers. She is the author of Character Education in America's Blue Ribbon Schools and History and Philosophy of Education: Voices of Educational Pioneers. Murphy has served as the character education consultant for more than 40 character education books for elementary school children, on the Character Education Partnership's Blue Ribbon Award committee recognizing K-12 schools for their character education, and on a national committee for promoting character education in teacher education institutions.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0130955507
• ISBN 13: 9780130955500
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 432