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- Title
FLANNERY O'CONNER AND PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION.
- Authors
Beineke, John A.
- Abstract
The article discusses the experiences that U.S. author Mary Flannery O'Connor had with progressive education during the 20th century. It examines O'Connor's early education in Catholic schools, her experiences at Peabody Elementary School and Peabody High School in Midgeville, Georgia, and at the Georgia State College for Women (GSCW). According to the article, the teachers and instructors at Peabody and GSCW were influenced by the philosophies of progressive education theorists John Dewey and William Heard Kilpatrick. The article discusses O'Connor's criticism of Kilpatrick in particular and progressive education in general, O'Connor's writing career and her published thoughts on progressive education, and how her education may have impacted her literary career.
- Subjects
O'CONNOR, Flannery, 1925-1964; PROGRESSIVE education; KIRKPATRICK, William Heard; AMERICAN authors; UNITED States education system; KILPATRICK, William Heard; DEWEY, John, 1859-1952; PROGRESSIVISM; AMERICAN literature; AMERICAN women authors; GEORGIA College &; State University; HISTORY; HISTORY of education
- Publication
American Educational History Journal, 2012, Vol 39, Issue 1/2, p33
- ISSN
1535-0584
- Publication type
Article