Methods of Teaching: A Hand-Book of Principles, Directions, and Working Models, for Common-School Teachers (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Swett

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331870096 ISBN 13: 9780331870091

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Practical teaching principles, directions, and ready-to-use models for common schools.

This handbook presents clear methods, aims, and sample activities to help teachers plan and assess lessons across core subjects. It emphasizes structured instruction, meaningful practice, and the daily work of guiding students toward independent progress.

This edition covers language arts, grammar, composition, geography, and reading methods, with practical steps teachers can implement right away. It combines theory with concrete classroom applications, offering guidance on how to develop thinking, writing, and language skills in young learners.

• Step-by-step strategies for teaching grammar and composition that focus on understanding and clear expression
• Practical approaches to geography and reading instruction that connect lessons to real places and experiences
• Suggestions for organizing lessons, correcting work, and helping students revise their writing
• Illustrative directions for teachers and exercises that reinforce key language and geography concepts

Ideal for teachers, student teachers, and schools seeking a dependable, field-tested approach to everyday classroom work with common-core content.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331870096
• ISBN 13: 9780331870091
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 360