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The Thread of Humanism in the History of American Education.
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Koopman, G. Robert – Journal of Curriculum and Supervision, 1987
Defines humanism as a philosophy based on the worth of human beings. Traces the history of humanistic education from its Renaissance roots in Europe through the rise of progressive education, teacher education, elementary education, vocational education, and curriculum development in the United States. Sees humanism as inextricably related to…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Curriculum Development, Democracy, Educational History