Lectures Discussions Proceedings (2 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book profiles the work of the American Institute of Instruction (AII), founded in 1830, which played a pivotal role in the professionalization of teaching in the United States. The book chronicles the AII's legislative battles, conventions, lectures, and publications, investigating its promotion of school supervision, teacher training, and curriculum development. The author reveals compelling insights into educational practices and philosophies of the time. The text illuminates the Institute's role in promoting methods such as school supervision, which would later become a cornerstone of American education reform. It demonstrates the AII's advocacy for a well-rounded curriculum, emphasizing the importance of not just rote memorization but also critical thinking and practical application of knowledge. The book also examines key themes influencing educational thought at the time, such as the tension between local control and state oversight, the role of religion in public schools, and the challenges of providing equitable education in a rapidly growing and diverse nation. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the AII's history, shedding light on the intellectual, social, and political forces that shaped American education in the 19th century. It is an essential resource for scholars of education, historians, and anyone interested in understanding the origins of modern American schooling. 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. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an expanded version of a speech given in 1894. The focus of the speech, given by President of Dartmouth College Dr. William Jewett Tucker, was the concern over the increase of haste in educational processes. The author discusses "economy in the time of the pupil" based on the assumption that instructional time can be saved through better teaching methods, refined teacher training, and a reduction in the number of students per teacher. Tucker argues that the broader educational aims of cultivating personal choices, debate, questioning, and doubt, are at risk. The work discusses concerns of his time that continue to resonate today. Applicable to both elementary education and higher education, which he refers to as "liberalizing periods," the author's ideas have stood the test of time. 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. print-on-demand item.