Child-Centred Education

This text shows how child-centred education came under both political and popular pressure, and highlights the significance of the academic group led by R.S. Peters. The author challenges the view that philosophers have shown child-centred educational theory to be incoherent.

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′Child-Centred Education is undoubtedly a well-researched and equally well-written book in addition to affording a rich source of references′ - British Journal of Educational StudiesThis book traces the development of child-centred education and examines objections levelled at it by philosophers and politicians.The author challenges the widespread view that philosophers have shown child-centred educational theory to be incoherent.

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