Descriptive Manual Training Course: Elementary Schools (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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First, the outline combines the features of a text book with those of a course of study proper, in order to suggest to teachers material of an informational nature to be used in instruction.

Second, the outline points the way to orderly procedure in teaching and emphasizes Principle as the basis of design, color and construction.

Third, the outline furnishes material for informational and investigation work as well as material for construction work.

Under informational instruction are classed those suggest ions which lead the pupil to make inquiries and to investigate for himself as in the making of specifications and the application of principles and proportion; also in the study of the materials which are used and in the attempted inquiries into the industrial significance and application of the things learned.

Under the term construction are listed the several processes necessary in the actual making of objects. It includes wood work, finishing work, such as shellacking, varnishing and work with oil paints. It also includes activities in materials other than wood as indicated in the outline.

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