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Book Excerpts:
The art of teaching is based
primarily upon the science of
psychology. In this book the
authors have sought to make clear
the principles of psychology which
are involved in teaching, and to
show definitely their application in
the work of the classroom. The
book has been written in language as
free from technical terms as is
possible.
In a discussion of the methods of
teaching it is necessary to consider
the ends or aims involved, as well
as the process. The authors have,
on this account, included a chapter
on the work of the teacher, in which
is discussed the aims of education.
The success or failure of the
work of a teacher is determined by
the changes which are brought to
pass in the children who are being
taught. This book, therefore,
includes a chapter on the
measurement of the achievements of
children.
Throughout the book the
discussion of the art of teaching is
always modified by an acceptance
upon the part of the writers of the
social purpose of education.
The treatment of each topic will
be found to be based upon
investigations and researches in the
fields of psychology and education
which involve the measurement of the
achievements of children and of
adults under varying conditions.
Wherever possible, the relation
between the principle of teaching
laid down and the scientific inquiry
upon which it is based is indicated.
Any careful study of the mental
life and development of children
reveals at the same time the unity
and the diversity of the process
involved.
For the sake of definiteness and
clearness, the authors have
differentiated between types of
mental activity and the
corresponding types of classroom
exercises.
They have, at the same time,
sought to make clear the
interdependence of the various
aspects of teaching method and the
unity involved in mental
development.
GEORGE DRAYTON STRAYER.
NAOMI NORSWORTHY.
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