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This book explores the synergy between traditional book learning and industrial occupations in schools and its positive effects on attendance and learning outcomes in a rural English parish. In the mid-19th century, local clergy and landowners collaborated to establish a mixed school serving their community. The author, the parish's incumbent, found that the school suffered from poor attendance and low morale. He decided to address these issues by introducing a practical education that included domestic economy and gardening. Girls were taught cooking, baking, washing, and household management, while boys learned gardening techniques. The results were remarkable, with school attendance skyrocketing and the retention of older students improving significantly. The author argues that the combination of book learning and practical skills not only improved educational outcomes but also prepared students for the realities of rural life and instilled habits of orderliness, cleanliness, and thrift. This book provides valuable insights into the history of education, the challenges faced by rural communities, and the importance of adapting education to meet the needs of the local population.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the synergy between traditional book learning and industrial occupations in schools and its positive effects on attendance and learning outcomes in a rural English parish. In the mid-19th century, local clergy and landowners collaborated to establish a mixed school serving their community. The author, the parish's incumbent, found that the school suffered from poor attendance and low morale. He decided to address these issues by introducing a practical education that included domestic economy and gardening. Girls were taught cooking, baking, washing, and household management, while boys learned gardening techniques. The results were remarkable, with school attendance skyrocketing and the retention of older students improving significantly. The author argues that the combination of book learning and practical skills not only improved educational outcomes but also prepared students for the realities of rural life and instilled habits of orderliness, cleanliness, and thrift. This book provides valuable insights into the history of education, the challenges faced by rural communities, and the importance of adapting education to meet the needs of the local population. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243312474_0
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