Schools of Hellas


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Schools Of Hellas An Essay On The Practice And Theory Of Ancient Greek Education From 600 To 300 B C


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Kenneth J. Freeman and M.J. Rendall's seminal study of ancient Greek education is a landmark work of classical scholarship. Drawing on a wide range of sources, the authors provide a comprehensive and authoritative analysis of the educational practices and theories of the ancient Greeks, from the Homeric period to the end of the classical era. Essential reading for anyone interested in classical education or the history of ideas. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.




Schools of Hellas


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History of Early Childhood Education


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History of Early Childhood Education presents a thorough and elegant description of the history of early childhood education in the United States. This book of original research is a concise compendium of historical literature, combining history with the prominent and influential theoretical background of the time. Covering historical threads that reach from ancient Greece and Rome to the early childhood education programs of today, this in-depth and well-written volume captures the deep tradition and the creative knowledge base of early care and education. History of Early Childhood Education is an essential resource for every early childhood education scholar, student, and educator.










Cultural Diversity in the Classroom


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The so-called nation states have created ethnical minorities. Also due to migration, cultural diversity is the reality. The multicultural society is strongly reproduced in the schools all over Europe. Cultural diversity in the classroom is increasingly recognized as a potential which should not be neglected. The educational system has, above all, to provide all children with equal opportunities. Experts from Finland, the UK, Hungary, Spain, Greece, Cyprus, and other European states, mostly responsible for teacher education, have contributed to this volume with critical, but constructive remarks on the classroom reality in their countries. This book is valuable reading for academics and practitioners in educational sciences.




Oscar Wilde and Ancient Greece


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Oscar Wilde's imagination was haunted by ancient Greece; this book traces its presence in his life and works.