Greatest Educators Ever

Flanagan, Frank M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0826484689 ISBN 13: 9780826484680

Publisher: Continuum International Publishing, 2005

A fascinating look at the greatest educators of all time including Rousseau, Newman, Montessori and Freire. The Greatest Educators Ever brings together the most influential and interesting educators of all time. With entries ranging from Plato to Jesus, and Froebel to Freire, This book provides a fascinating overview of the development of educational thought through the ages. Frank Flanagan writes engagingly and accessibly, considering each educator's unique contribution and placing it in a historical and intellectual context. A fascinating read for educators and students alike.

Review:

"Flanagan discusses educators ranging from Jesus to Freire. Flanagan introduces the pioneers of educational theory and practice, explains their ideas, and, where appropriate, discusses their methods. Teacher education students should find the pedagogical methods always appropriate. The essays are clear and insightful: they reiterate old wisdom. The essays emphasize the importance of studying educational Theory." -Social and Behavioral Sciencei-Education 2006"

"Flanagan introduces the pioneers of educational theory and practice, explains their ideas and "where appropriate," discussed their methods. Teacher education students should find the pedagogical methods always appropriate. The essays are clear and insightful: they reiterate old wisdom. A most useful reminder is that educational proposals are never neutral, detached, or objective; they always promote a political or ideological program. The essays emphasize the importance of studying educational theory. Recommended." -"CHOICE, "July 2006

About the Author:

Frank M. Flanagan has recently retired from the Education Department at Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, Ireland. He currently teaches at the Limerick Institute of Technology School of Art and Design.