The Child's Mind, Its Growth and Training (Classic Reprint)

W. E. Urwick

ISBN 10: 1331059054 / ISBN 13: 9781331059059

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book explores the biological, physiological, and psychological factors that underpin the human capacity for learning and teaching. The author's aim is to provide a firm theoretical basis for effective educational methods. Drawing on recent advances in science, the book expounds on the dynamic interplay between organisms and their environment, highlighting the vital role of adaptability and consciousness in life and learning. The author also delves into lower and higher processes of learning and the mechanisms at play in the development of mental abilities, ideas and behaviors. An emphasis on the significance of feelings and emotions in the learning process is a unique and valuable contribution. The book presents a comprehensive overview of the subject, balancing theoretical depth with practical insights for educators. By understanding the interplay between biology and education, this book empowers readers to develop a more informed approach to teaching and learning. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781331059059_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Child's Mind, Its Growth and Training (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331059054
• ISBN 13: 9781331059059
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Psychology

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Synopsis

Understand how a child’s mind grows and how thoughtful teaching can shape it.

The book reviews key ideas about learning from physiology and psychology, and it discusses how teachers can adapt instruction to a learner’s needs. It argues that revision of educational theory is needed to match advances in science and changes in society, while offering practical concepts for classroom practice. This edition presents a genetic view of learning, emphasizing how perception, memory, language, and imagination interact in growth.

• How perception, attention, and meaning come together in early learning.
• The roles of feeling, conation, and purposeful effort in shaping progress.
• The difference between real progress and appearance of progress, and why pacing matters.
• The importance of expressive imagination and deliberate practice to reveal what a pupil has grasped.

Ideal for educators, student teachers, and anyone interested in how children learn and how teaching can better support that growth.