The Greatest Educators Ever

Download or read book The Greatest Educators Ever written by Frank M. Flanagan and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2005-11-10 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Greatest Educators Ever brings together theories from the most influential and interesting educators of all time to provide a fascinating overview of the development of educational thought through the ages. The book explores philosophers such as Plato and Jesus, highlighting their influence of their teachings on early education. It then moves on to discuss pioneers of the modern education system, including Froebel, Freire, Rousseau, Newman and Montessori, and examines their ethos and mission in detail. Frank Flanagan writes engagingly and accessibly, considering each educator's unique contribution and placing it in a historical and intellectual context. A captivating read for educators and students alike.