The Problem of Method (Classic Reprint)

Howard Sandison

ISBN 10: 1331054699 / ISBN 13: 9781331054696

Published by Forgotten Books, 2020

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book challenges the prevailing views on method, arguing that it cannot be invented or applied to a subject. The author argues that method is not an external aspect of teaching, such as a set of procedures or techniques, but is rather an inherent aspect of the subject being taught, and is discovered through a process of investigation. Only by understanding the fundamental organizing principle and the internal organization of the subject can a teacher truly discover the method of teaching that subject. The author argues that this process requires a deep understanding of both the subject matter and psychology, and provides a framework for teachers to develop their own methods, tailored to their specific subjects and students. This book is a valuable resource for teachers seeking a more meaningful and effective approach to teaching. It offers a profound understanding of the relationship between subject matter and method and provides a framework for teachers to develop their own methods, tailored to their specific subjects and students. 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Problem of Method (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331054699
• ISBN 13: 9781331054696
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Psychology

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Synopsis

Unlock the hidden engine of learning with a fresh look at teaching method.

This book presents method not as a set of tricks but as the core mental movement that guides a student toward understanding any subject.

In this work, you’ll explore how the best teachers reveal the organizing principles of a discipline and how the learner’s own mind moves from simple noticing to complex reasoning. The author argues that method is discovered, not invented, and ties this idea to concrete topics in pedagogy and psychology.

• How the mind shifts focus to a key attribute of a subject to form a unifying core
• Progression from initial perception to understanding, then to reasoning and insight
• Practical implications for classroom teaching and lesson design
• Examples that connect theory to the steps a learner takes in everyday study

Ideal for educators, students of pedagogy, and anyone curious about how method shapes learning, this edition offers a clear framework for examining how subjects are truly understood and taught.