The Progressive Education Fallacy in Developing Countries

"The Progressive Education Fallacy in Developing Countries" is an academic book that critically examines the theory and practice of education in developing countries. The author, Gerard Guthrie, argues that formal teaching methods in the schools of these countries are not only justified but also necessary. The book provides both ethical and empirical justifications for supporting traditional teaching approaches in primary and secondary education. It questions the application of progressive educational concepts in these contexts and highlights the advantages of formalistic instruction, which prevails in many developing countries. Guthrie sheds light on the challenges associated with failed reforms in curriculum and teacher training, advocating for a return to proven didactic methods that are appropriate within these specific cultural and epistemological frameworks.