Education as Intellectual Discipline

Series: Philosophies of Education Series

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1961

Creator: KTCA-TV Twin City Area Ed TV Cr Op

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Dr Arthur Bestor, Professor of history at the University of Illinois, comments on the importance of a disciplined mind and outlines the methods of obtaining intellectual discipline in a democratic society.States that life adjustment education has two essential elements: first, to help young people develop the skills, knowledge, and the attitudes for dealing intelligently with the immediate situations of everyday living; and second, to help them understand the persistent aspects of a situation that will recur throughout their lives. Featured personality is Florence Strer, Professor of Education at Teachers College, Columbia University.

Complete Record: Dr Arthur Bestor, Professor of history at the University of Illinois, comments on the importance of a disciplined mind and outlines the methods of obtaining intellectual discipline in a democratic society. States that life adjustment education has two essential elements: first, to help young people develop the skills, knowledge, and the attitudes for dealing intelligently with the immediate situations of everyday living; and second, to help them understand the persistent aspects of a situation that will recur throughout their lives. Featured personality is Florence Strer, Professor of Education at Teachers College, Columbia University.