Foundations of Method
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Foundations of Method is an influential educational theory book by William Heard Kilpatrick that explores the principles and philosophy underlying effective teaching and learning.
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| Foundations of Method canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Foundations of Method Context triple: [William Heard Kilpatrick, notableWork, Foundations of Method]
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A.
Science and Method
Science and Method is a philosophical work by Henri Poincaré that explores the foundations, methods, and logical structure of scientific inquiry and mathematical thought.
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B.
The Method
The Method is a Russian psychological crime drama series featuring Svetlana Khodchenkova in a prominent role.
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C.
The Foundations of Empirical Knowledge
The Foundations of Empirical Knowledge is a 1940 philosophical work by A. J. Ayer that defends logical empiricism by critically examining sense-data theories and the justification of empirical beliefs.
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D.
Beginnings: Intention and Method
Beginnings: Intention and Method is a critical work by Edward Said that examines how the concept of "beginnings" shapes literary texts, intellectual projects, and interpretive methods in modern criticism.
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E.
The Methodology of the Social Sciences
The Methodology of the Social Sciences is a foundational work by Max Weber that articulates his influential theories on social science methodology, including concepts like ideal types, value neutrality, and the interpretive understanding of social action.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Foundations of Method Target entity description: Foundations of Method is an influential educational theory book by William Heard Kilpatrick that explores the principles and philosophy underlying effective teaching and learning.
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A.
Science and Method
Science and Method is a philosophical work by Henri Poincaré that explores the foundations, methods, and logical structure of scientific inquiry and mathematical thought.
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B.
The Method
The Method is a Russian psychological crime drama series featuring Svetlana Khodchenkova in a prominent role.
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C.
The Foundations of Empirical Knowledge
The Foundations of Empirical Knowledge is a 1940 philosophical work by A. J. Ayer that defends logical empiricism by critically examining sense-data theories and the justification of empirical beliefs.
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D.
Beginnings: Intention and Method
Beginnings: Intention and Method is a critical work by Edward Said that examines how the concept of "beginnings" shapes literary texts, intellectual projects, and interpretive methods in modern criticism.
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E.
The Methodology of the Social Sciences
The Methodology of the Social Sciences is a foundational work by Max Weber that articulates his influential theories on social science methodology, including concepts like ideal types, value neutrality, and the interpretive understanding of social action.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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educational theory book ⓘ |
| advocates |
active learning
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democratic classroom practices ⓘ project-based learning ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
American progressive education
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Columbia University Teachers College ⓘ
linked to:
Teachers College, Columbia University
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| author | William Heard Kilpatrick ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| critiques |
authoritarian classroom methods
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traditional rote learning ⓘ |
| describes |
importance of student activity in learning
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philosophical bases of teaching methods ⓘ role of experience in learning ⓘ |
| educationalLevel | teacher education ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
connection between school and life
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education for democracy ⓘ individual differences among learners ⓘ teacher as guide rather than authoritarian ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
learner-centered education
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principles of effective teaching ⓘ problem-solving in education ⓘ project method in teaching ⓘ relationship between theory and classroom practice ⓘ |
| genre |
education
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philosophy of education ⓘ |
| hasInfluenced |
20th-century American educational theory
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progressive education movement ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | 20th century ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
John Dewey
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pragmatist philosophy ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
students of education
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teacher educators ⓘ teachers ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
educational philosophy
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learning processes ⓘ progressive education ⓘ teaching methods ⓘ |
| notableFor |
influence on teacher education in the United States
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systematic exposition of Kilpatrick's educational method ⓘ |
| philosophicalApproach |
instrumentalism
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pragmatism ⓘ |
| usedIn | teacher training curricula ⓘ |
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