Outlines of a System of Object-Teaching, Prepared for Teachers and Parents (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: Outlines of a System of Object-Teaching, Prepared for Teachers and Parents (Classic Reprint)
Author: William Nicholas Hailmann
ISBN: 9780428847449

William Nicholas Hailmann

9780428847449: Outlines of a System of Object-Teaching, Prepared for Teachers and Parents (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0428847447 ISBN 13: 9780428847449

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover a thoughtful approach to learning through objects that enhances observation and reasoning.

This guide explains what object-teaching is, outlines common pitfalls, and offers practical methods teachers and parents can use to build clearer understanding in students. It covers how to move beyond flashy demonstrations toward steady, orderly instruction that develops true knowledge.

The text presents concrete exercises and step‑by‑step forms of practice, from defining terms to describing objects and classifying ideas. It emphasizes the value of careful questioning, patient correction, and activities that foster self-reliance and meaningful
learning. Readers will find tested activities that tie natural observations to practical language and reasoning, with attention to keeping lessons purposeful and age-appropriate.

Clear explanations of different modes of object-teaching and when to use them
Hands-on slate exercises, definitions, and object descriptions
Guided practices in vocabulary, grammar (cases and pronouns), and descriptive writing
Strategies for fostering classification, memory, and logical thinking

Ideal for teachers and curious parents who want a disciplined, accessible approach to early science and language education, with emphasis on order and purposeful learning.

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