Instruction in the Grades, Values and Methods (Classic Reprint): A Textbook for Normal Students and Young Teachers: A Textbook for Normal Students and Young Teachers (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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This book explores instructional methods and the educational value of various subjects, bridging philosophy and practice in teaching. The author takes a broad view of education, contending that social efficiency is its ultimate purpose, and emphasizing that mental training must extend beyond 'rote' learning. The book sees mental training as an outcome of organized knowledge, and emphasizes that a teacher's ideal should be to foster a love of learning in children that extends beyond just achieving good grades. While the book discusses utility and ethical values in education, it also advocates for a conventional approach, recognizing the importance of covering certain subjects because of their place in our culture. Furthermore, the author acknowledges the value of health, happiness, morality and preparation in education. The author further delves into child psychology, discussing attention, representative consciousness and kinds of imagery. The book will appeal to both student teachers and experienced educators, offering a comprehensive and thought-provoking look at educational methods and their implementation.

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