Teaching in Rural Schools (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Jackson Woofter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656956143 ISBN 13: 9780656956142

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Practical, hands-on guidance for bringing crafts, building, and farm‑savvy projects into the rural classroom.

This edition of Teaching in Rural Schools offers clear methods to connect tool work, design drawings, and real projects with everyday learning. It presents a structured approach that blends practical skills with academic purpose, helping teachers plan, execute, and assess hands‑on activities.

In these pages, you’ll find concrete ideas for engaging students in making and reading working drawings, selecting simple projects, and correlating crafts with writing and science. The focus is on value for farm life and for building brains through activity.

• Use working drawings and scale models to teach reading plans and following instructions.
• Plan regular, supervised projects such as a ladder, workbench, chicken coop, or tool chest, with time for finishing and finishing techniques.
• Connect hands-on work to reports, exhibitions, and school fairs to show learning and units of study.
• Consider room needs, equipment, and teacher preparation to keep projects educational and feasible.

This approach is described as essential to a well‑rounded rural education, balancing craft skills with broader learning goals. Ideal for teachers and administrators seeking practical strategies to enrich rural classrooms through arts, crafts, and farm‑related projects.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656956143
• ISBN 13: 9780656956142
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 353