Educational Review, Vol. 1: Published Monthly, Except August and September; January-May, 1891 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Nicholas Murray Butler

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266451349 ISBN 13: 9780266451341

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Exploring how children think and learn shapes how we teach.

This nonfiction collection surveys early mind development, showing how idea association, language, and perception unfold before words mature into speech. It also links this growth to educational aims, from classroom practices to the broader role of universities in guiding society.

From the behavior of infants to the formation of symbols, the text traces how memory, imitation, and experience build understanding. It discusses why educators should focus on early reasoning, language development, and the emergence of counting, while considering how ideals and culture influence learning across ages.

• How young children form associations between actions, objects, and people.
• Why understanding language development informs better teaching strategies.
• The role of counting and numerical perception in early education.
• How university-driven education can shape ideals and long-term learning.

Ideal for readers interested in the history of education, child development, and the purpose of broader learning movements.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266451349
• ISBN 13: 9780266451341
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 536