Title: HandCraft The Most Reliable Basis of Technical Education in Schools and Classes, a Text Book, Embodying a System of Pure Mechanical Art, Without the Cultivated in Sweden, and Generally Adopted
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1330048431
ISBN 13: 9781330048436
Binding: PAP
Condition: New
Weight: 177 grams

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Synopsis

Hand-Craft: The Most Reliable Basis of Technical Education in Schools and Classes is a practical guide that shows how a hand‑on training system can support a strong, well‑rounded education.

This English exposition of Sl�jd, as cultivated in Sweden, explains the approach and its advantages for schools and home study.

This edition, explained and illustrated by John D. Sutcliffe with an introduction by T. Horsfall, J.P., makes a clear case for manual training as a core part of early education. It presents Hand‑Craft as a method to build skill, focus, and confidence in students, while also helping teachers and parents understand how to apply these ideas in classrooms and at home.
What you’ll gain from this book:

A clear understanding of Hand‑Craft and the Swedish Sloyd system and how it supports learning.
Practical guidance on cultivating hand–eye coordination, dexterity, and careful workmanship.
Insight into the broader benefits of manual training for morale, attention, and problem solving.
Concrete examples of projects and exercises that teach design, precision, and finish through wood‑work.

Ideal for teachers, educationists, parents, and anyone curious about hands‑on learning and its role in modern schooling.

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