The Origin and Ideals of the Modern School by Francisco Ferrer Guardia

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Author Ferrer Guardia, Francisco, 1859-1909
Translator McCabe, Joseph, 1867-1955
LoC No. 13012442
Title The Origin and Ideals of the Modern School
Note Reading ease score: 50.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents The birth of my ideals -- Mlle. Meunier -- I accept the responsibility -- The early programme -- The co-education of the sexes -- Co-education of the social classes -- School hygiene -- The teachers -- The reform of the school -- No reward or punishment -- The general public and the library -- Sunday lectures -- The results -- A defensive chapter -- The ingenuousness of the child -- The "Bulletin" -- The closing of the Modern School -- Epilogue.
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Summary "The Origin and Ideals of the Modern School" by Francisco Ferrer Guardia is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the foundational principles and motivations behind Ferrer's vision for a new educational paradigm, advocating for a rational, secular learning environment that promotes social equality and critical thinking. It addresses the socio-political context of Ferrer's time, focusing on his experiences in the Spanish revolutionary movement and the corrupt educational practices he sought to reform. At the start of the text, Ferrer recounts the injustices he faced, including a wrongful execution that stemmed from his efforts to open the eyes of the Spanish people to the need for educational reform. He outlines his disillusionment with political revolutionaries and the realization that genuine change can only come through education. The opening chapters introduce his ideals, the inception of the Modern School, and the necessary conditions for co-education. The narrative sets the stage for a comprehensive discussion on the school's philosophy, pedagogy, and the role of education in fostering a just society, emphasizing that the children educated there would grow up free from dogma and equipped to challenge societal injustices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class LA: Education: History of education
Subject Escuela moderna (Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain)
Subject Education -- Spain
Category Text
EBook-No. 66644
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 5, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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