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The Normal Principles of Education: An Address (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

John C. Harkness

 
9781330790281: The Normal Principles of Education: An Address (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover core principles that guide a thoughtful, practical approach to education. This address argues for teaching the whole child through enduring ideas and humane, effective methods.

This book presents a framework for normal education built on clear, universal principles. It urges teachers to study and teach the whole science, develop mind and character in natural order, and use engaging, modern methods. The author also argues for broad access to education, including equal opportunities for women, and for classroom practices that respect individuality and curiosity.

  • How to organize teaching around enduring principles rather than isolated facts
  • Ways to develop perception, memory, imagination, judgment, and reason in balance
  • Methods that connect learning to real-world understanding through demonstrations and objects
  • Arguments for inclusive education and equal access for women in all fields
Ideal for students of education history, practicing teachers, and anyone interested in the foundations of how we teach and learn.

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