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Begriff der Arbeitsschule

By Georg Kerschensteiner
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The author develops a precise definition of a work-centered school, arguing that public education should prioritize vocational formation while integrating intellectual development. He critiques superficial implementations that equate manual with mental labor or that fragment subjects into arbitrary pieces, and he outlines pedagogical methods, the role and training of technical teachers, and practical curricular and organizational models for elementary grades. The work concludes with a synthesis of principles for organizing schools so that purposeful, productive activity unites knowledge, skill, and civic aims.

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Georg Kerschensteiner

Georg Kerschensteiner was a German educator and reformer known for his influential ideas on education and pedagogy. He is particularly recognized for his work "Begriff der Arbeitsschule," in which he articulated the concept of the work school, emphasizing the importance of practical, hands-on learning in the educational process. Kerschensteiner's contributions to educational theory have had a lasting impact on the development of vocational education and the integration of work into the school curriculum. His innovative approaches aimed to prepare students for real-world challenges, making him a significant figure in the history of educational reform.

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