Publications
Throughout his career, Professor Daniel Tanner made significant contributions to the study of curriculum, educational reform, progressive education, and democracy.
The author of fifteen books on education as well as numerous scholarly articles, Professor Tanner’s work reached educators and scholars in the United States and internationally. Several of his works were translated into other languages.
Publications
Throughout his career, Professor Daniel Tanner made significant contributions to the study of curriculum, educational reform, progressive education, and democracy.
The author of fifteen books on education as well as numerous scholarly articles, Professor Tanner’s work reached educators and scholars in the United States and internationally. Several of his works were translated into other languages.
Selected Books
The Sources of a Science of Education
A new edition of John Dewey’s classic work, originally published in 1929. Published by The Daniel Tanner Foundation along with Dewey’s last published words. U.S. and French-language editions were published in 2018, both with an Introduction and Preface by Daniel Tanner.
Crusade for Democracy
Progressive Education at the Crossroads — By Daniel Tanner. A major work examining progressive education, its historical development, and its relationship to education in a democratic society.
History of the School Curriculum
By Daniel Tanner and Laurel Tanner. A comprehensive examination of the historical development of the school curriculum. The work was published in English and Chinese editions.
Curriculum Development: Theory Into Practice
Theory Into Practice — By Daniel Tanner and Laurel Tanner. One of Daniel and Laurel Tanner’s major collaborative works in curriculum studies. The book went through four editions and was translated into a number of languages.
Selected Articles/Links
Race to the Top and Leave the Children Behind
Sorry, President Obama, but High-Stakes Tests Can’t Cure Cancer
Jean Piaget’s Debt to John Dewey
Margaret Thatcher: Iron Lady of Charter Schools
The Lost Sources of a Science of Education
From Lester Frank Ward to John Dewey: The Three Universal Curriculums
History of Curriculum Development in Schools
Looking Backward to Charter Schools
Scholarly Writing
Beyond these selected works, Professor Tanner published numerous articles in professional journals. His writing also appeared in The Atlantic, The New York Times, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, and Education Week.
A Continuing Scholarly Legacy
Daniel Tanner’s publications reflect a lifetime devoted to examining how education can evolve and improve. His scholarship explored curriculum, progressive education, democracy, history of education, educational reform, and the responsibility of schools to prepare future generations.
Professor Tanner’s writings remain an important part of the intellectual legacy that The Daniel Tanner Foundation continues to honor.