The Teacher by Jacob Abbott

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Author Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879
Title The Teacher
Or, Moral Influences Employed in the Instruction and Government of the Young
Note Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Teacher" by Jacob Abbott is a pedagogical manual written in the early 19th century. The book aims to explore and articulate a system of moral influences employed in the instruction and governance of youth, emphasizing the effective management and organization of a school environment. Abbott, drawing from his experiences as a school principal, aims to equip new teachers with practical strategies to engage and discipline their students effectively. The opening of "The Teacher" discusses the contrasting views held by teachers regarding the pleasantness of teaching. Abbott reflects on the emotional experiences associated with teaching and how it can be either tedious or fulfilling, depending on the teacher's perspective. He stresses the need for teachers to engage actively with their students and foster a spirit of experimentation and ingenuity in managing their classrooms. By collecting anecdotes and observations, Abbott begins to build a framework for creating a stimulating educational environment and highlights the importance of understanding both moral authority and the dynamics of human nature in education. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class LB: Education: Theory and practice of education
Subject Teaching
Subject Moral education
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EBook-No. 22251
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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