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100 1 _aPearson, Francis B.
_q(Francis Bail),
_d1853-1938
245 1 4 _aThe Reconstructed School
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-01-03
508 _aE-text prepared by Bill Tozier, Barbara Tozier, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Reconstructed School" by Francis B. Pearson is an educational treatise written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a critical examination of the educational system, focusing on the need for a transformation in how schools operate to foster long-lasting personal and societal development. Pearson examines various constants and variables in educational practices, advocating for the enhancement of teacher effectiveness and a set of core qualities to be cultivated in students, such as integrity, imagination, and a sense of responsibility. At the start of "The Reconstructed School," Pearson outlines his vision for educational reform, emphasizing the importance of shared thinking among teachers, students, and the community to achieve common goals. He posits that achieving unity in thought leads to collective action, which ultimately contributes to societal betterment. The opening chapters discuss the shortcomings of traditional educational methods that fail to nurture individuality and initiative, calling for a shift towards more holistic and inclusive educational practices. Pearson’s reflections on past and present educational philosophies set the stage for his broader argument aimed at redefining the purpose and processes of schooling in a way that better prepares students for active and engaged citizenship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTeaching
653 _aEducation -- United States
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14567
999 _c55955
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