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Petrie, Hugh Gilbert was born on September 21, 1937 in Lamar, Colorado, United States. Son of Charles Albert and Mary Madeleine (Ocsay) Petrie.
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The dilemma named in Hugh G. Petrie's title was stated by Meno in Plato's dialogue of that name: "A man cannot enquire about that which he knows or about that which he does not know; for if he knows, he has no need to enquire; and if not, he cannot; for he does not know the very subject about which he is to enquire." Petrie argues that Meno's dilemma poses the fundamental epistemological question for education, "How is learning possible?" He examines a variety of familiar approaches to learning, from the open classroom to back-to-basics, and finds that each of these approaches attempts to grasp one horn of the dilemma to the exclusion of the other. The examination of previous attempts to resolve the dilemma of enquiry and learning prepares the way for Petrie's proposed solution. He defines learning as an adaptation of thought and action to the demands of the natural and social world. This process has two major components, assimilation and accommodation, corresponding to the two traditional ways of attacking the dilemma. Assimilation is explained using the insights of control systems theory, while results in evolutionary epistemology are brought to bear on the question of accommodation. Petrie shows that only a reflective equilibrium between assimilation and accommodation will allow for a resolution of the Meno dilemma. In the course of his presentation the author challenges a number of educational dogmas, including the beliefs that clear and unambiguous goals can be stated for learning; that theory can be "applied" to practice; that "subjective" tests are inferior to "objective" tests; and that the intelligence of a child makes a difference to educational policy. The book outlines new approaches to commonplace educational phenomena such as testing and to radical phenomena such as conversion experiences. It makes novel practical suggestions for the use of activity, perceptual training, and metaphor in a variety of learning situations.
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Philosophy of education educator
Petrie, Hugh Gilbert was born on September 21, 1937 in Lamar, Colorado, United States. Son of Charles Albert and Mary Madeleine (Ocsay) Petrie.
Bachelor of Science in Business, Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, University Colorado, 1960. Phd in Philosophy, Stanford University, 1965.
Assistant professor, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1965-1971;
associate professor, University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana, 1971-1975;
professor, University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana, 1975-1981;
associate vice chancellor for academic affairs, University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana, 1977-1980;
dean Graduate School Education, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1981-1997;
professor, State University of New York, Buffalo, since 1981. Coordinator N.E. region Holmes Group, 1986-1990, board directors. Member board overseers N.E. Regional Laboratory, 1986-1992, chairman, 1986-1987.
Co-chairman New York State Task Force on Preparation and Licensure School Adminstrs., 1988-1989. Mem.N.Y. State Special Commision on Education, Structure, Policies, and Practices, 1993. Board directors Organisation International Affiliates, American Education Research Association, 1991-1993.
President Teacher Education Conference Board, New York, 1991-1995. Member of New York State Comm. Certified of Education Professional, 1996-1997.
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Member commission on teaching National Association State Universities and Land Grant Colls., 1988-1992. Fellow Philosophy of Education Society (president 1984-1985, member Executive Committee 1974-1976, 82-83). Member American Ednl.
Research Association, American Philosophical Association
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Married Patricia Donahoe Bradasich, June 3, 1959 (divorced 1978). Children: Trent Anthony, Ragan Andrea, Brock Asher. Married Carol Ann Hodges, August 26, 1978.
Stepchildren: Lara Wardrop, Amy Wardrop.