Plato, Aristotle, Horace Mann

Emphasis on a traditional education
Development of the mind
Core curriculum
Reality is based in the physical world
Citizens of democracy need critical thinking skills and civic values
Democratic society comes before individual
Teacher-directed learning
Appreciation of masterworks of art and literature

A page on Horace Mann

A page on Aristotle's life and works

Once you have completed this activity, you should:

Go on to Web Assignment 1: Search the Web: Educational Philosophies
or
Go back to Self Assessments

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