Principles of Teaching (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Nathan A. Harvey

9780483007741: Principles of Teaching (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483007749 ISBN 13: 9780483007741

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Build a solid foundation for teaching with a professional approach that connects subject knowledge, methods, and student growth.

This book argues that teaching is a professional craft that blends biology, psychology, and sociology to form a science of education. It emphasizes the teacher’s role as a trained professional, not merely someone who knows a subject.

In these pages, you’ll discover how the curriculum should relate to real community life, and why the teacher shapes what students study more than any board or administrator. It presents a clear view of professional training, including mastering the subject, understanding how to teach, and guiding student learning with insight into how children think.

How teaching becomes a professional discipline, not just subject knowledge.
Why the course of study should connect to community life and real-world needs.
The three core processes of study: abstraction, analysis, and perceiving relations.
Practical ideas on using pictures and other tools to deepen understanding without overloading learners.

Ideal for student teachers, teachers in training, and education students seeking a grounded, theory-based approach to classroom practice.

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