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First Do No Harm: Progressive Education in a Time of Existential Risk, by Steve Nelson, develops a comprehensive argument for the importance of progressive education in light of the world's increasingly severe challenges. Current educational practices, particularly in the United States, instill conformity and compliance at a time when authority must be challenged, skepticism must thrive and our students must be imaginative, creative, empathic and passionately alive.The book traces the origins of progressive education and cites the rich history and inarguable science behind progressive practices. Nelson argues that a traditional or conventional approach to education has dominated as a matter of political expediency, not good practice. The book provides an unsparing critique of current policy and practice, particularly the excesses of contemporary education reform.Using anecdotes from his many years as an educational leader, he makes the case in an engaging, colorful and accessible style. In the final chapter, Nelson offers a Bill of Educational Rights, hoping teachers, parents and all citizens will demand a more joyful, constructive and loving education for the children in their care.
| ISBN-13 | 9781942146483 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1942146485 |
| Weight | 1.12 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.00 x 0.63 x 9.00 In |
| List Price | $24.95 |
| Format | Hardcover |
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| Language | English |
| Pages | 264 pages |
| Publisher | Garn Press |
| Published On | 2016-12-06 |
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