Currently, there are many supporters of progressive education. Perhaps the most leading current figure in the progressive education movement is Alfie Kohn, pictured at left, who was greatly influenced by John Dewey and Jean Piaget.
Kohn has written many books and articles in support of progressive methods of teaching as well as criticisms against standardized testing, competition, discipline, homework, and traditional grading. His main areas of support include community, attending to the whole child, collaboration, social justice, intrinsic motivation, understanding, and active learning.
There are currently many schools that use progressive teaching methods to a degree, as well as a growing number of (mostly independent) schools that are self-identified "progressive schools", dedicated to adhering to progressive education methods. Some examples include:
- The Children's Community School http://www.ccsteaches.org/
- Friends Community School http://www.friendscommunityschool.org/
- The Little Red Schoolhouse http://www.lrei.org/
- The Philadelphia School http://www.tpschool.org/index.php
Sources:
http://www.alfiekohn.org/teaching/progressive.htm
http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/137
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