Object and Outline Teaching; A Guide Book for Sunday-School Workers: Designed to Explain, Defend, and Exemplify the Use of Objects, the Blackboard, ... in Sunday-School Teaching (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Henry C. McCook

 
9781331730552: Object and Outline Teaching; A Guide Book for Sunday-School Workers: Designed to Explain, Defend, and Exemplify the Use of Objects, the Blackboard, ... in Sunday-School Teaching (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book advocates for the Visible Illustration method of teaching in Sunday schools. Introduced by the author as a novel method of teaching religious lessons, Visible Illustration is a method that relies on objects, outlines, pictures, and maps to make biblical truths easier to grasp for children. The author, who acknowledges concerns about possible abuse of the method and its resemblance to Roman ritual, presents a Christian perspective and includes cautionary advice throughout the text. The book delves into the philosophy of Visible Illustration to provide a theoretical basis for its use. It also explains its many utility benefits, such as its ability to enhance attention, improve understanding, provide a more direct route to the lesson, economize resources, and serve as a substitute for less skilled or shy teachers. The author further discusses the impact of Visible Illustration on memory and retention, and its ability to link religious truths with everyday experiences. Additionally, the book includes a chapter providing evidence for the method's origin in divine teachings. Furthermore, the book contains practical hints and example lessons for the practical implementation of the Visible Illustration method.

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