Francis Wayland Parker
American pioneer of the progressive school movement / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Francis Wayland Parker (October 9, 1837 – March 2, 1902) was a pioneer of the progressive school movement in the United States. He believed that education should include the complete development of an individual — mental, physical, and moral. John Dewey called him the "father of progressive education." He worked to create curriculum that centered on the whole child and a strong language background. He was against standardization, isolated drill and rote learning. He helped to show that education was not just about cramming information into students' minds, but about teaching students to think for themselves and become independent people.[1][2]
Francis Wayland Parker | |
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Born | (1837-10-09)October 9, 1837 Bedford, New Hampshire, U.S. |
Died | March 2, 1902(1902-03-02) (aged 64) |
Resting place | Piscataquog Cemetery, Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Education | Humboldt University of Berlin Dartmouth College (MA) |
Known for | Pioneering the progressive school movement in the United States |