Teaching the Art of Study; The Use of the Voice; and The Art of Questioning (NYC Board of Education, 1927)

A scarce New York City Board of Education publication collecting addresses prepared by district superintendents for a series of conferences convened by Superintendent William J. O'Shea in 1925–27. 8vo (5.25” x 7.75”), printed stapled wrappers, 60 pages. Published in 1927 by the Board of Education, Office of the Superintendent of Schools. The three sections address methods of teaching students how to study, effective use of the teacher's voice, and questioning as an instrument of instruction—a concentrated document of Progressive-era efforts to professionalize classroom practice and shift education from rote learning toward directed study and active intellectual engagement. Preliminary matter includes the members of the Board of Education and complete roster of district superintendents. Some bumping and soiling to extremities, with chipping to spine and corners of front wrapper. Spine split at staples, but binding otherwise sound.