Paideia Proposal

Author: Mortimer J. Adler
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439104905
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 85

Book Description
The Paideia Proposal is a system of liberal education intended for all children. It was a response to what Adler characterized as the United States' antidemocratic or undemocratic educational system, a holdover from the 19th century, when the understanding of basic human rights fell short of 20th century expectations. The Paidea Proposal was based upon the following assumptions: 1) All children are educable; 2) Education is never completed in school or higher institutions of learning, but is a lifelong process of maturity for all citizens; 3) The primary cause of learning is the activity of the child's mind, which is not created by, but only assisted by the teacher; 4) Multiple types learning and teaching must be utilized in education, not just teacher lecturing, or telling; and 5) A student's preparation for earning a living is not the primary objective of schooling. Adler stressed that the proposal is much more than just a return to the basic skills of reading, writing and arithmetic. It is not simply a return to the values of classical civilization, but a return to what is of enduring value. It is a democratic proposal intended for the education of all, and not an elitist program as some have alleged.

The Paideia Classroom

Author: Laura Billings
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317920570
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description
With sample lesson plans, student assessment forms (with rubrics), and other practical materials, this book shows how the principles of the Paideia Program can result in student learning and understanding.

The New Smart

Author: Terry Robert
Publisher: Turner
ISBN: 9781684423712
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
In their world, neither static definitions of intelligence nor traditional ideas of training stand us in good stead. Rather, we need to reframe the question given what lies before us and come to terms with a different answer posited in different language. This, then, are those who will thrive in the 21st Century: -They will blend multiple intelligences in a way that might be described as synthetic or even symphonic -They will be ambitious and focused without being self-obsessed -They will value asynchrony and even seek it out -They will use their own marginality to generate novel perspective and new work -They will exhibit a steadfast resilience in all phases of life -They will be measured by what they produce over the course of a lifetime, not by any static notion of capacity or quotient In the fractured environment of the 21st century, true success will be unique and unexpected--the result of a creative response to complex, shifting challenges. So, how do we prepare? How do we educate ourselves and our children for life in 2050?

Paideia Program

Author: The Paideia Group
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451602200
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
Paideia is a holistic approach to life-long learning with roots in ancient Greece. The Paideia Program is based on the belief that the human species is defined by its capacity and desire for learning. The program itself argues for a public education that is at once more rigorous and more accessible.

Monastic Education in Late Antiquity

Author: Lillian I. Larsen
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107194954
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 411

Book Description
Redefines the role assigned education in the history of monasticism, by re-situating monasticism in the history of education.

Unlearning Liberty

Author: Greg Lukianoff
Publisher: Encounter Books
ISBN: 1594037337
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 324

Book Description
For over a generation, shocking cases of censorship at America’s colleges and universities have taught students the wrong lessons about living in a free society. Drawing on a decade of experience battling for freedom of speech on campus, First Amendment lawyer Greg Lukianoff reveals how higher education fails to teach students to become critical thinkers: by stifling open debate, our campuses are supercharging ideological divisions, promoting groupthink, and encouraging an unscholarly certainty about complex issues. Lukianoff walks readers through the life of a modern-day college student, from orientation to the end of freshman year. Through this lens, he describes startling violations of free speech rights: a student in Indiana punished for publicly reading a book, a student in Georgia expelled for a pro-environment collage he posted on Facebook, students at Yale banned from putting an F. Scott Fitzgerald quote on a T shirt, and students across the country corralled into tiny “free speech zones” when they wanted to express their views. But Lukianoff goes further, demonstrating how this culture of censorship is bleeding into the larger society. As he explores public controversies involving Juan Williams, Rush Limbaugh, Bill Maher, Richard Dawkins, Larry Summers—even Dave Barry and Jon Stewart—Lukianoff paints a stark picture of our ability as a nation to discuss important issues rationally. Unlearning Liberty: Campus Censorship and the End of American Debate illuminates how intolerance for dissent and debate on today’s campus threatens the freedom of every citizen and makes us all just a little bit dumber.

Black Power, Jewish Politics

Author: Marc Dollinger
Publisher: NYU Press
ISBN: 147982688X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 328

Book Description
"Black Power, Jewish Politics expands with this revised edition that includes the controversial new preface, an additional chapter connecting the book's themes to the national reckoning on race, and a foreword by Jews of Color Initiative founder Ilana Kaufman that all reflect on Blacks, Jews, race, white supremacy, and the civil rights movement"--

The Paideia Program

Author: Mortimer Jerome Adler
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
ISBN: 9780025003002
Category : Basic education
Languages : en
Pages : 238

Book Description
Third vol. of the author's trilogy; the 1st of which is The Paideia proprosal, and the 2nd of which is Paideia problems and possibilities.

Paideia Program

Author: Mortimer J. Adler
Publisher: Touchstone Books
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
Essays discuss seminars, tutoring, lectures, school structure, and the teaching of English, math, science, history, social studies, foreign languages, and art.

The Public Sector Pivot

Author: Kaitlyn Rentala
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781636763989
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
The future of the U.S. is in jeopardy - and it's not just because of partisanship. In the end, hope for the future always lies in the next generation, and yet the government is ignoring this crop of energetic, purpose-driven workers. Did you know only 7.3% of government employees are under the age of 30? If the U.S. is to thrive in the future then the public sector must seriously start considering hiring prospects in demographics like Gen Z. Addressing why so few young people work in government and what we can do to fix that, Kaitlyn Rentala's The Public Sector: How Gen Z Will Lead a Renaissance in Public Service explores the intersection of: Public service Private sector methodologies Government reform Immense societal issues like climate change, healthcare disparities, and economic inequality threaten the very existence of our country and world. None of these problems can be properly addressed without a strong public sector workforce. The Public Sector Pivot is both a wake-up call to the public sector and to young people who may have dismissed it as a career option.