The Course of Study for the Kindergarten and Elementary Grades of the Training School (Classic Reprint)

Virginia State Normal School for Women

ISBN 10: 1332836887 / ISBN 13: 9781332836888

Published by Forgotten Books, 2016

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Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 302 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Course of Study for the Kindergarten and Elementary Grades of the Training School (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332836887
• ISBN 13: 9781332836888
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Sehr gut
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

Comprehensive guide to a progressive early 20th‑century curriculum This classroom planning text outlines how music, physical education, language, arithmetic, and arts fit into a graded program. It emphasizes learning by doing, with activities tied to real life, literature, and national culture. It also shows how teachers can organize experiences that build harmony, critical thinking, and social awareness across subjects.

The material covers:
- A structured, grade‑by‑grade approach for music, physical education, and related arts, including choral practice, rhythm work, and instrument study.
- How arithmetic is taught as a life skill, using real contexts like measuring, budgeting, and daily tasks to develop understanding and fluency.
- Ways to connect language, reading, and debate to broader topics such as peace, civics, history, and current events.
- Methods for organizing and documenting classroom work, field activities, and student projects to support progressive education goals.

You’ll also find guidance on integrating drama, debates, national song collections, and hands‑on art and drawing projects into daily teaching, plus ideas for celebrating special days and linking learning to local and national cultures.

- Practical scope for teachers designing or revising curricula
- Clear grade expectations and progression across subjects
- Suggestions for assessment, materials, and classroom organization

Ideal for educators seeking a historical, multi‑subject framework that emphasizes active learning, social development, and cross‑disciplinary connections.