Assignment:
TOPIC: Modernity & Progressive Era
Before posting, read chapters 14-18 of Gutek. In at least 350 words, compare Horace Mann's educational theories and proposals with those of oneother educational thinker of your choice (Owen, Froebel, Mill, or Spencer). Present your post in three parts.
1. The first part is briefly to summarize the key thoughts and actions of Mann.
2. The second is to compare Mann with your choice of one other educational thinker.
3. The third section should analyze both Mann and the other education thinker through the lens of ideas presented by 2 worldview articles.
Worldview Articles
• "Developing a Biblical Worldview" (Ethan Hope, Foundations for Living)
• "Importance of a Christian Worldview" (Matt Capps, The Gospel Project)
• "On Education" (Francis Schaeffer)
• "What Is a Christian Worldview?" (Focus on the Family)
• "What Is a Christian Worldview?" (Israel Wayne)
• "Writings in Christian Education" (Calvin College)
Cite both the Gutek textbook and worldview articles.
Gutek, G. L. (2011). Historical and philosophical foundations of education: A biographical introduction (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.