Studies in Development and Learning Contributions From the Department of Psychology and Child Study in the Fitchburg Normal School, Made by the Advanced Class of 1907, and Edited Classic Reprint

Edwin A. Kirkpatrick

ISBN 10: 1332201326 / ISBN 13: 9781332201327

Published by Forgotten Books, 2019

About this Item

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Studies in Development and Learning Contributions From the Department of Psychology and Child Study in the Fitchburg Normal School, Made by the Advanced Class of 1907, and Edited Classic Reprint
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332201326
• ISBN 13: 9781332201327
• Binding: PAP
• Condition: New
• Weight: 213 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Studies in Development and Learning offers a window into early psychology and teacher training.

This 1908 collection gathers student theses from Fitchburg Normal School, edited by Edwin A. Kirkpatrick, and presents practical insights into how children grow, learn, and develop. The book pairs original student work with editor’s explanations to illuminate methods, measurements, and classroom applications.

In this edition, you’ll encounter hands‑on studies of physical development, learning tests, fatigue, and the processes behind how children learn visual forms and habits. The material reflects a time when educators began to blend careful observation with systematic testing to guide instruction. While the text presents historical methods, its clear, experiment‑oriented approach remains valuable for understanding the roots of developmental psychology and pedagogical experimentation.
What you’ll experience

• A behind‑the‑scenes look at how early researchers measured growth, tested memory, and tracked learning progress.
• Explanations that connect experiments to teaching goals, with notes on reliability and interpretation.
• Examples of how teachers documented progress, analyzed results, and drew practical conclusions for the classroom.
• A sense of the classroom life and educational theory of the era, including case studies and test procedures.

Ideal for readers of the history of psychology, education students, and anyone curious about how developmental science began to shape teaching practices in the early 20th century. It’s a useful reference for those studying measurement, pedagogy, and the evolution of learning research.