Introduction to the Study of Adolescent Education (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Cyril Bruyn Andrews

9780484432313: Introduction to the Study of Adolescent Education (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484432311 ISBN 13: 9780484432313

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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How education adapts to the growing mind—and why it matters today.

This thoughtful examination of adolescence argues that education is a living science, always changing with each generation. It treats the adolescent not as a problem to be fixed, but as a developing person whose needs shape how learning should happen.

The book surveys the landscape of school life, from the role of adult influence to the moral and social questions that arise in boarding and day schools. It discusses how sexuality, discipline, religion, and civic duty fit into a practical, forward‑looking education that prepares teens for responsible adulthood. With a clear, balanced voice, it invites readers to rethink traditional methods and to consider more humane, evidence‑based approaches.

How education can stay relevant as society changes and students grow.
Why openness about sexuality and moral topics can reduce harm and confusion.
Ways to connect school life with real duties in family, community, and nature.
Practical examples of self‑government and other participatory ideas in school settings.

Ideal for educators, students of education history, and informed parents seeking a grounded, thoughtful take on adolescent learning.

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