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The Quincy Method, also known as the Quincy Plan, or the Quincy system of learning, was a child-centred, progressive approach to education developed by Francis W. Parker, then superintendent of schools in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1875.〔Quincy Plan. (2008). In ''Encyclopædia Britannica''. Retrieved November 20, 2008, from Encyclopædia Britannica Online: ()〕 Parker, a pioneer of the progressive school movement, rejected the traditional rigid school routine, exemplified by rote learning and the spelling-book method, and even stated that the spelling book should be burned,〔(''The New York Times'' November 13, 1880. Retrieved November 20, 2008 )〕 although he did favour oral spelling. Emphasis was instead placed on social skills and self-expression through cultural activities and physical training, as well as teacher-prepared materials, experience-based learning and children’s own writing. A survey by the Massachusetts State Board of Education published four years later showed that Quincy students excelled at reading, writing, and spelling, and ranked fourth in their county in math.〔Koegel, R. "Partnership Education and Nonviolent Communication" Retrieved November 23, 2008 ()〕 When in 1883 Parker became principal of the Cook County Normal School in Chicago,〔(''The New York Times'' July 5, 1883. Retrieved November 23, 2008 )〕 he developed the Method further, introducing teacher training based on modern educational methods. == See also == * Constructionist learning * Experiential education * Educational philosophies * Education reform * Humanistic education * Laboratory school 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Quincy Method」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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