JEAN

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JEAN JACQUES ROUSSEAU( June 28, 1712 July 2,
1778 )

• Genevan Philosopher, writer and composer of 18th
  century

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On Education

• Emile
• - Rousseaus novel that details his philosophy
  of education.
• Rousseaus philosophy of education is not
  concerned with particular techniques of imparting
  information and concepts.

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• Guided by learning experiences or the
  disciplinary method of natural consequences.
• Rousseau was one of the 1st to advocate
  developmentally appropriate education.

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He divides childhood into stages

• 1st stage age of about 12
• - when children are guided by their emotions
  and impulses.
• 2nd stage from 12 16 years old
• - reason starts to develop.
• 3rd stage from 16 onwards
• - when the child develops into an adult and
  ready to have a companion of the opposite sex.

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2 Fallacies of Romantic view of Human Nature

• Doctrine of developmentalism/natural tempo
• Holistic learning

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Rousseaus Theology and Education

• Against the biblical view that humanity is fallen
  and needs a redeemer.
• Argues that a proper education is mans only hope
  for knowing what limited truth is available.
• Rousseau asserts that education begins at birth.
• Children should never be forced to memorize
  anything.

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Rousseaus Aims of Education

• Attainment of fullest natural growth leading to
  balanced, harmonious and useful life.
• Methods of Teaching
• Do not teach books.
• Role of the Teacher
• The highest function of the teachers consists not
  so much in imparting knowledge but on stimulating
  the pupils in their love and pursuit.

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Critical Analysis of Rousseaus views on
Education

• Not suggested a formal system of education.
• Rousseaus Contribution to Education
• - stands for modern education
• - emphasizing individual differences
• - child is the hero and all others have
  subordinate roles
• - emphasized the training of senses