Progressive Education

Progressive Education

Innovative impulses und critical aspects

• an overview of new models and innovative approaches
• the Montessori schools’ impetus for inclusion


This book introduces the central ideas of progressive education, while also discussing the current forms and opportunities of progressive educational models – particularly in light of the cases of abuse at the Odenwaldschule. The emergence and the anthropological and ideological foundations of the movement are examined, along with newer concepts – such as the Reggio Emilia approach, iPad classes, Sudbury schools, and intercultural Waldorf schools. Also discussed is the pioneering role of Montessori schools with regard to inclusion, as well as the German-Turkish schools of the Gülen movement.


Target group
Teachers, educators, students in the field of education