The ends and means of empowerment and John Dewey: Examining the possibilities and consequences of a liberatory rhetoric

On the one hand, this paper is an exploration of the suitability of John Dewey's theories for critiquing educational reform, particularly the component of teacher empowerment. At another level, the paper tells the story of empowerment reform in the United States, primarily through Dewey's lens, to better understand the perspectives of national reformers, administrative theorists, and union leaders, individuals often thought to represent discursive poles.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Education

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Pilcher, Sally Hartzell

Contributors dc:contributor

• Page, Ralph C.

• Education, Philosophy of

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1994 Pilcher, Sally Hartzell

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9503297
(UMI)AAI9503297

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/22294