Scott Nearing
Explore the history of innovative pedagogical thought with Scott Nearing’s 'The New Education: A Review of Progressive Educational Movements of the Day (1915).' This insightful volume offers a detailed look at the burgeoning progressive education movement of the early 20th century. Nearing examines various educational philosophies and social reform efforts shaping classrooms and curricula, providing a valuable snapshot of a pivotal era in educational history.Delve into the principles and practices that challenged traditional methods, paving the way for student-centered learning and a more holistic approach to education. Discover early discussions of what would become hallmarks of progressive education, including influences of figures like John Dewey and parallels to methods such as the Montessori approach. This republication of a classic text offers a compelling look at the philosophical, theoretical, and social aspects of education as they were understood and debated over a century ago. A must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of educational thought and practice.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
