An Approach to the Synthetic, Study of Interest in Education Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
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- Title
- An Approach to the Synthetic, Study of Interest in Education Classic Reprint
- Author
- Douglas Waples
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1330998200
- ISBN 13
- 9781330998205
- Item weight
- 159 grams
This work, An Approach to the Synthetic Study of Interest in Education, examines how interest develops and how teachers can diagnose and shape it in the classroom.
It traces a path from instinctive and practical forms of interest to social and moral dimensions, linking psychology, pedagogy, and classroom practice.
Readers will find a clear framework for understanding how motivation, thought, and action interact in learning. The discussion combines theoretical insight with practical guidance on observation, diagnosis, and method, aiming to improve instruction and student engagement without overpromising results.
- How early interests grow from instinctive play to purposeful learning.
- Ways imitation, suggestion, and social context influence what students care about.
- How to diagnose student interests and align teaching methods to individual needs.
- Strategies for balancing intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in curriculum design.
Ideal for educators and researchers seeking a structured approach to motivation and learning across development.
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