How to Love a Child and Other Selected Works, Volume 2

Janusz Korczak

ISBN 10: 1912676001 / ISBN 13: 9781912676002

Published by Vallentine Mitchell and Co Ltd, GB, 2018

About this Item

How to Love a Child and Other Selected Works is the first comprehensive collection of Korczak's works translated into English. It contains his most important pedagogical writings, journal articles, as well as private texts. Volume 1 comprises three pedagogical works, the first being How to Love a Child. This is a tetralogy presenting the life of a child in a family from birth to puberty, the challenges of raising children in childcare institutions, Korczak's first practical experiences gained while working at summer camps and a detailed account of his work at the Orphans' Home--the orphanage where he was the headmaster. The second work, The Events of Childrearing, is based on the notes he wrote down during his observations of children made in kindergarten and at school. These are the events of children's everyday life: conversations and interactions as well as moments of solitary reflection, carefully recorded and thoroughly interpreted. The third, A Child's Right to Respect, is an ardent manifesto for children's rights such as the right to be what they actually are, to live an aware and responsible life today and to respect for the hard work of growing. Korczak's writing is characterized by uncompromising views, acute observations, subtle reflection, and, above all, love for children. All written in his distinctive style combining poetic metaphor with pedagogical reflection, a lofty turn of phrase with the mundanity of everyday life and humor with scholarly rigor.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: How to Love a Child and Other Selected Works, Volume 2
• Publisher: Vallentine Mitchell and Co Ltd, GB
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1912676001
• ISBN 13: 9781912676002
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Discover the timeless wisdom of Janusz Korczak on child development and social justice. This comprehensive collection presents Korczak's most important pedagogical writings, journal articles, and private texts, offering invaluable insights into his philosophy. Volume 2 features excerpts from Rules of Life and Humorous Pedagogy, exploring human relationships and effective teaching methods.

Delve into Korczak's articles on social problems, pediatrics, and developmental psychology, alongside unpublished letters revealing his personal reflections. Explore his unique documentation of life through his diary, capturing his last weeks. This collection is for educators, parents, and scholars seeking to understand Korczak's uncompromising views, acute observations, and profound love for children.

About the Author

Janusz Korczak, the pen name of Henryk Goldszmit (1878 or 1879–1942), was a pediatrician, known as Pan Doktor (Mr. Doctor) or Stary Doktor (Old Doctor). He introduced progressive orphanages, serving both Jewish and Polish children in Warsaw. He is the author of over 20 books including How to Love a Child, The Rules of Life, King Matt the First, and Kaytek the Wizard.