The Making and the Unmaking of a Dullard (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Edward Shields

9780265168035: The Making and the Unmaking of a Dullard (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265168031 ISBN 13: 9780265168035

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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How a curious mind moves from confusion to insight, one everyday experience at a time.

This nonfiction work follows a student’s quiet struggle with dullness and shows how practical, hands-on learning sparks real intellectual growth. The journey blends memory, classroom theory, and real-world experiments to reveal the shaping power of environment and effort.

Through scenes about humble play and simple machines, the book argues for a grounded, child‑centered approach to education. It contrasts germinal truths with abstract ideas, illustrating how concrete discovery can lead to higher understanding without losing sight of the learner’s concrete life. The book invites readers to rethink how we teach, learn, and grow.

See how hands-on activities like levers and pulleys build intuitive physics in young minds.
Explore the idea that early, concrete experiences can foster lasting mental growth.
Understand the role of reading, environment, and social context in unlocking talent.
Discover a memoir that blends education theory with personal transformation.

Ideal for readers of educational psychology, memoirs of learning, and anyone interested in how early experiences shape later thinking.

The Making and the Unmaking of a Dullard

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