Jacques Maritain’s Seven Misconceptions of Education: Implications for the Preparation of Catholic School Teachers

Authors

  • Mario O. D’Souza, CSB University of St. Michael's College

Abstract

Do Catholic educators, especially classroom teachers, operate out of a fundamentally Catholic worldview? This article explores some essential questions about teacher preparation for service in Catholic schools. Following the work of neo-Thomistic philosopher Jacques Maritain, the author examines seven misconceptions of education and their importance to the formation of Catholic educators.

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2002-06-01

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D’Souza, CSB, M. O. (2002). Jacques Maritain’s Seven Misconceptions of Education: Implications for the Preparation of Catholic School Teachers. Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 5(4). Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/cej/article/view/963

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Vol. 5 No. 4 (2002)

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