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Bittner, Stefan – Studies in Philosophy and Education, 2000
Dewey's ideas of democracy and pragmatism clashed with the monarchial and idealistic patterns of school-practice and pedagogic theory in pre- and post-World War II Germany. Acceptance of Dewey's work was hindered by counterproductive politico-educational interpretations of source material compounded with a lack of hermeneutic assessment of his…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Educational History, Foreign Countries, Political Socialization
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Sorensen Criblez, Barbara – Studies in Philosophy and Education, 2000
During the first half of the 20th century, Emmy Walser of Switzerland helped to incorporate John Dewey's "free working method" into German-language kindergartens. The kindergartens were previously organized around a rigid interpretation of Friedrich Froebel's educational principles, characterized by constant guiding of the child's…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Comparative Education, Educational Innovation, Educational Practices
Oelkers, Jurgen – Studies in Philosophy and Education, 2004
Historiography of education is not only a question of construction but also of selection. In 19th century "history of education" was typically a genre of "great educators", mostly male and only marginally female. This construct is influential up to now, at least in popular contexts of educational reasoning. The article…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Comparative Analysis, Historiography, Educational History