This book describes four layers or stages of education Mythic, Romantic, Philosophic and Ironic and shows how children at each stage most effectively learn, and how they can be helped towards educational maturity. While drawing on a wide range of philosophical and psychological literature, this new theory is primarily constructed from close observation of children in their common and intense imaginative engagements, and in everyday educational practice. "
This book describes four layers or stages of education Mythic, Romantic, Philosophic and Ironic and shows how children at each stage most effectively learn, and how they can be helped towards educational maturity. While drawing on a wide range of philosophical and psychological literature, this new theory is primarily constructed from close observation of children in their common and intense imaginative engagements, and in everyday educational practice. "
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Routledge Library Editions: Education |
Release date | May 2012 |
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First published | 1986 |
Authors | Kieran Egan |
Format | Electronic book text - Reflowable |
Pages | 194 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-136-71673-7 |
Barcode | 9781136716737 |
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LSN | 1-136-71673-4 |