Books, Heron

The Leipzig Connection

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ISBN 13:: 9780897390019
author:: Books, Heron
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Heron Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1980
Pages:: 124
Dimensions:: 17.8 x 10.8 x 0.7 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Education, Adult Education,
Condition:: New
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The Leipzig Connection: A History of How American Education Was Shaped. In 1875, a medical researcher in Germany laid the groundwork for a subject that would have far-reaching consequences for American education. This little-known development was later adopted by influential thinkers and shaped the course of educational history. The story begins with the work of B.F. Skinner, who wrote about the application of behavioral psychology to education. The influence of German ideas can also be seen in the work of John Dewey, who applied these concepts to his vision for an ideal socialist state. Additionally, a wealthy individual played a significant role in promoting this ideology through the educational system. This book provides a concise account of how these factors combined to create the problems that American schools face today. The consequences of this history are evident in declining SAT scores, high school graduates who struggle with literacy, and more serious issues such as violence, substance abuse, and teenage suicide.

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