Scientific Sloyd (Classic Reprint)

Anna Molander

ISBN 10: 1330943295 / ISBN 13: 9781330943298

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book presents a novel system of pedagogical wood Sloyd, a combined mental and manual training for children, founded on geometrical principles. The author, an experienced Sloyd teacher, traces the history of Sloyd methods from the 19th century to the present, arguing that her system is unique in its focus on geometry and its holistic benefits for children's intellectual, manual, psychological, physiological, and sociological development. The book provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to the seven standards of the system, including tools, materials, exercises, and projects, with an emphasis on safety and age-appropriate activities. The author also discusses the educational aims of Sloyd, its implementation in the classroom, and the importance of providing children with real-world, hands-on learning experiences. With its comprehensive approach and practical guidance, this book is an invaluable resource for educators, parents, and anyone interested in promoting children's learning through Sloyd. 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 # 9781330943298_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Scientific Sloyd (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330943295
• ISBN 13: 9781330943298
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Hobbies and Craft

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Synopsis

A geometrical method for hands‑on learning — this book presents a system where geometry and craft grow together.

By using geometrical principles in woodwork, students acquire the elements of geometry with clarity and without strain, while developing taste for simple, rational forms and sharp reasoning.

The approach links manual dexterity, psychological growth, and social character. It emphasizes a body–mind connection that trains attention, perseverance, and self‑reliance, encouraging students to contribute to their community through useful, well‑made work. The method aims for balanced development of both eyes and hands, fostering symmetry, practical skills, and confidence in real tasks.

• Structured, geometrically grounded woodworking that builds reasoning as students create real objects.
• Progression from age‑appropriate standards, with attention to room setup, benches, and safe tool use.
• Emphasis on thorough tool training, sharpening, and the practicalities of pattern making and assembly.
• Philosophy that values immediate, meaningful outcomes from work and the role of manual training in character and discipline.

Ideal for educators and teachers colleges exploring a hands‑on, geometry‑based approach to early technical education and the development of practical intelligence.