Summary
Hartmut von Hentig
About the book In everyday pedagogical and school work, it is assumed that the word "education" is self-explanatory. This book by Hartmut von Hentig confirms that this is not the case. In it, the author answers a series of questions, such as: what does the word education actually mean, who is an educated person, what kind of education do we need and want today, what kind of education is determined for what purpose, what should be taught in school, how life outside of school educates, and how scientific civilization has turned school education into a means and criterion for a professional academic career? Purpose of the book Written in the form of an essay, this book is intended for readers who are looking for answers to some of the fundamental questions of upbringing and education, whether they are students who are just developing their pedagogical opinion or experienced teachers who are questioning the meaning and significance of education and their educational practice. About the author Dr. Hartmut von Hentig is professor emeritus of pedagogy at the University of Bielefeld. He was the scientific head of the famous Experimental School (Laborschule) in Bielefeld. Von Hentig is considered a leading contemporary German pedagogical thinker. He is the author of the book What education do we want? published in Educe.
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