This textbook is a reader that seeks to stimulate the perceptive faculties of the pupil, store his mind with practical information, interest him in various arts and occupations by which hundreds of millions of persons earn their daily bread, and instill appreciation of the nobility of manual labor. In this book elocution is subordinated to…

This book is part of a series of readers that seeks to stimulate the perceptive faculties of the pupil, provide practical information, and interest them in various arts and occupations by which hundreds of millions of persons earn their daily bread. Above all, it is hoped that the books in this series will create and foster in the mind of every…

This document contains issues of "The Educational Record of the Province of Quebec" from January 1898 through December 1898. Among the topics covered in this volume are: aim of a true teacher, child study, circular to superior schools, elementary course of study, model and academy course of study, convention of Protestant teachers, Latin…

This document contains the first volume of the "International Series" of the "American Journal of Education." The "International Series" is devoted to the completion (as far as practicable) of subjects presented in the previous Series and a "Historical Survey of National Systems, Institutions, and Methods of…

Examines the development of the "New England pedagogy." Finds that it began in response to the materialism and ambition of Jacksonian America. It sought to cultivate the capacity for individual self-government and to counter the commercialization of the classroom. (DM)

Reprinted from the April 1966 "Journal of Geography," questions what geography could contribute to general education. Observed that new federal programs allow geography to demonstrate the potential contributions of the field. Presented a fundamental perspective for geography instruction that urged a world system theme for curriculum organization.…

This document contains Volume Five in the "National Series" of the "American Journal of Education." It focuses on scientific and industrial education while providing an account of systems, institutions, and courses of instruction in the principles of science applied to the arts of peace and war in 24 different countries and…

The central lesson that educational reformers can derive from historical antecedents is that pedagogical practice is highly contextual, making the success of every reform contingent on the extent to which it can be interpreted and adapted in the light of particular conditions. (IAH)

This is the seventh volume of the bound periodical, "American Journal of Education." This journal was established to enter into a range of education-related discussion and investigation. This volume includes No. 18, September 1859 to No. 19, December 1859. Articles in this volume address topics such as: German universities; the Boston…

This document contains issues of "The Educational Record of the Province of Quebec" from January 1895 through December 1895. Issues typically include articles on pedagogy, poetry and prose, inspector's reports, superintendent's reports, examination reports, financial statements, books received, correspondence, editorial comments,…

This document contains issues of "The Educational Record of the Province of Quebec" from January 1896 through December 1896. Issues typically include articles on pedagogy, poetry and prose, inspector's reports, superintendent's reports, examination reports, financial statements, books received, correspondence, editorial comments,…

This document contains issues of "The Educational Record of the Province of Quebec" from January 1894 through December 1894. Issues typically include articles on pedagogy, poetry and prose, inspector's reports, superintendent's reports, examination reports, financial statements, books received, correspondence, editorial comments,…

This document contains Volume XXIX of the "American Journal of Education." Articles typically cover specific educational institutions, teaching and learning across education sectors, state education issues and activities, education legislation, foreign education, notable educators, professional development, and education history and…

This document contains Volume XXXII of the "American Journal of Education," the final volume of this collection. Articles typically cover specific educational institutions, teaching and learning across education sectors, state education issues and activities, education legislation, foreign education, professional development, and…

This document contains the fifth volume of the "International Series" of the "American Journal of Education." The "International Series" is devoted to the completion (as far as practicable) of subjects presented in the previous Series and a "Historical Survey of National Systems, Institutions, and Methods of…