A Practical Enquiry into the Philosophy of Education by James Gall
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About this eBook
| Author | Gall, James, 1784?-1874 |
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| LoC No. | 06031551 |
| Title | A Practical Enquiry into the Philosophy of Education |
| Note | Reading ease score: 45.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "A Practical Enquiry into the Philosophy of Education" by James Gall is an educational treatise written in the early 19th century. The work aims to explore and establish foundational principles for the science and art of education, emphasizing the significance of understanding how nature instructs and cultivates young minds. Gall draws from his extensive experience in teaching and his innovative contributions to education, including his development of the Triangular Alphabet for the blind, to provide insights into effective teaching practices. The opening of the treatise presents Gall's humble approach to education, describing his background and motivations that led him to investigate the underlying principles of teaching. He asserts that education is in a state of transition, requiring a shift towards more scientifically grounded methods. He outlines the necessity of establishing education on solid principles, arguing that true progress in teaching can only be achieved through careful observation and adherence to facts, much like developments in other scientific fields. Gall’s earnest tone sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how natural processes can inform and improve educational practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LB: Education: Theory and practice of education |
| Subject | Education |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27790 |
| Release Date | Jan 13, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 51 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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