Contemporary Education

Contents: Preface. 1. Educational aims. 2. Politics and education. 3. Nationalism and education. 4. Economic influences on education. 5. Philosophy of education. 6. Educational psychology. 7. Methods of instruction. 8. Curriculum. 9. Religious and moral education. 10. Formal and informal education. 11. Elementary education. 12. Secondary education. 13. Higher education. 14. Professional education of teachers. 15. Public and private education. 16. Educational administration and supervision. 17. The school and progress.

From the Preface: "During the past decade, education has changed rapidly, giving rise to a polarization of opinions among the academicians. However education, in its true and complete meanings is not the acquisition of any particular habit or knowledge, but rather the cultivation of the human being, with all his physical, intellectual and moral powers; it is not the confiscation of his freedom for the benefit of a machine, however scientific and powerful this latter be regarded; it is the development of this very freedom itself.

The present book Contemporary Education makes a departure from the age-old tradition. This is an investigation into how schools can influence the developing values of young people. The author first looks, from the perspective of different important aspects that influences today\'s educational scene. Secondly, he focuses on the values of pupils and schools, examining school aims and mission statements, the formal curriculum, school methods and assessment of children\'s development. This book is intended to be of use as a practical and informative guide to all those involved in primary and secondary education and those interested in education generally."