Principles and Methods of Teaching: A Manual for Normal Schools, Reading Circles, and the Teachers of Elementary, Intermediate, and Higher Schools (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Charles C. Boyer

 
9781331198901: Principles and Methods of Teaching: A Manual for Normal Schools, Reading Circles, and the Teachers of Elementary, Intermediate, and Higher Schools (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book pioneers the merging of science and the art of teaching. It introduces a foundation for teaching that is not rooted in blind obedience to authority and tradition, as was the case in old education systems. The author believes that effective teaching starts with understanding the nature of man, especially the psychical processes and principles which can be used to improve teaching methodology. This provides a framework for identifying the essential features of education, which are then used to derive general principles of education. The principles of culture, knowledge, and instruction are then described as deductions from the general principles of education, while the proposed methods of culture and instruction are practical deductions that align with the best practices of teachers. The author contends that the ideas and techniques in this book have been refined over centuries, and that teachers who approach their work with the spirit of this methodology will work more intelligently and obtain more satisfactory results.

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