Search

This essay challenges the conventional understanding of William Bagley and Arthur Bestor, which suggests that they held similar views in curriculum and teacher education. The author thinks this view is completely wrong and provides a radical new interpretation of Bagley and Bestor that uncovers a lost tradition within the field of education. Drawing on the important distinctions made between Bagley and Bestor in this essay is crucial to rebuilding the teaching profession today. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Few professors of education in the 21st century know the name Isaac Leon Kandel. A Kappa Delta Pi Laureate and author of more than 20 books, Kandel may be known to scholars who specialize in comparative education or educational history; however, Kandel is known to very few beyond these two fields. This article is a testament to Kandel, his contributions to the field of education, and the significance of his educational philosophy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Discusses contemporary constructivist concepts as they relate to teaching ideas from past centuries. Information on the levels of constructivist advocacy; Analysis of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's two influential works, "Discourse on the Origin of Inequality" and "Emile"; Overview of the object-teaching method developed by Johann Heinrich Peztallozi; Contributions of G. Stanley Hall to education.

In this article I argue three points. First, I seek to establish the point that the view of knowledge that prevails in most of today's popular school reforms rhetoric is deeply insufficient. Second, I agree that each of the thinkers considered in this article-John Dewey, William C. Bagley, and Joseph Schwab-put forth a more legitimate epistemology than that which is being produced by "standard and accountability" advocates. Third, to address this problem. I argue that programs that educate teachers should revitalize social foundations courses, which both respect the vocation of teaching as well as provide preservice and practicing teachers with a rich understanding of the nature of knowledge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Provides a brief biographical overview of the life of Kappa Delta Phi founder William Chandler Bagley. Background on his intellectual legacy; Interest in the problem of the law status of the teaching profession in the U.S.; Educational background.

Focuses on the need for education for citizenship in a democratic society. Challenge of developing democratic values and moral character in youth; Application of civic virtue to educate good people and good citizens to foster good government; Distinction between moral and intellectual virtues.