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G – History
Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | September 3, 2024-October 1, 2024
Tuesday: 12:45 PM-2:00 PM
Hands-on projects tailored to student interests, democratic classrooms, friendly teachers, less homework and no corporal punishment. What’s not to like in progressive education? We examine the rise and fall of this popular crusade for more pleasant and practical schooling. Topics include John Dewey, school architecture, Cold War conservatism, late 60s open education and the enduring legacies of child-centered instruction.
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This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).
INSTRUCTOR: Robert Hampel
HAMPEL, ROBERT–Ph.D., Cornell University; B.A., Yale. Taught education history and policy at the University of Delaware, where he twice served as director of the School of Education and won three prizes for excellent teaching. Author/editor of six books and 45 articles.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware
OLLI is an academic cooperative for adults 50 and over to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and socialize together, with no exams or educational requirements for participation. OLLI welcomes you.
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