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On Teaching: Its Ends And Means (1875)

On Teaching: Its Ends And Means (1875)

Calderwood, Henry

Paperback

PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral Education

ISBN10: 1164854534
ISBN13: 9781164854531
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 150
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.32 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
On Teaching: Its Ends and Means is a book written by Henry Calderwood in 1875. The book explores the purpose and methods of teaching in the context of education. Calderwood argues that teaching should aim to develop the intellect, character, and moral sense of the student. He emphasizes the importance of a teacher's role in guiding and inspiring students, and discusses the various means by which this can be achieved.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the ends of teaching, discussing the goals that educators should strive for. Calderwood argues that teaching should aim to develop the student's intellectual faculties, including their ability to reason, analyze, and synthesize information. He also emphasizes the importance of character development, including the cultivation of virtues such as honesty, integrity, and perseverance. Finally, Calderwood discusses the role of teaching in promoting moral values and social responsibility.The second part of the book focuses on the means of teaching, discussing the various techniques and methods that educators can use to achieve their goals. Calderwood emphasizes the importance of a teacher's personal qualities, such as enthusiasm, patience, and empathy, in creating a positive learning environment. He also discusses the use of various instructional techniques, such as lecture, discussion, and demonstration, and emphasizes the importance of adapting teaching methods to the needs and abilities of individual students.Overall, On Teaching: Its Ends and Means is a thoughtful and comprehensive exploration of the purpose and methods of teaching. It provides valuable insights for educators and anyone interested in the field of education.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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