First in His Class: The Many Contributions of Samuel Read Hall.

Levy, Tedd

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ERIC Number: EJ449340

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Publication Date: 1991

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First in His Class: The Many Contributions of Samuel Read Hall.

Levy, Tedd

OAH Magazine of History, v6 n2 p38-41 Fall 1991

Describes the life and work of Samuel Read Hall, an innovative educator who influenced the future of education. Includes information on his early life, his innovative use of the blackboard, and his development of the first school for educating teachers. Describes some of his methods of teaching history and geography, some of which are still used. (DK)

Descriptors: Biographies, Chalkboards, Educational History, Educational Innovation, Geography Instruction, History Instruction, Secondary Education, Teacher Education, Teaching Methods, Writing Assignments

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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