The Teacher: Essays and Addresses on Education by Palmer and Palmer
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About this eBook
| Author | Palmer, George Herbert, 1842-1933 |
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| Author | Palmer, Alice Freeman, 1855-1902 |
| LoC No. | 08032424 |
| Title | The Teacher: Essays and Addresses on Education |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | I. Problems of school and college: The ideal teacher. Ethical instruction in schools. Moral instruction in schools. Self-cultivation in English. Doubts about university extension. Specialization. The glory of the imperfect -- II. Harvard papers: The new education. Erroneous limitations of the elective system. Necessary limitations of the elective system. College expenses. A teacher of the olden time [Professor Sophocles] -- III. Papers by Alice F. Palmer: Three types of women's colleges. Women's education in the nineteenth century. Women's education at the World's Fair. Why go to college? |
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| Summary | "The Teacher: Essays and Addresses on Education" by George Herbert Palmer and Alice Freeman Palmer is a collection of insightful essays written in the early 20th century. The work delves into various philosophical aspects of education, examining the roles and ideals of teachers, the nature of ethical and moral instruction, and the broader implications of teaching within society. The authors address the significance of teaching as an art form that shapes character and influences the development of students. The opening of the book presents a preface that outlines the structure and core themes of the essays within. Palmer discusses the profound responsibility and influence teachers have over their students, emphasizing the importance of teaching as more than just a profession but an art intertwined with character development. He introduces the concept of "vicariousness" as a necessary quality for teachers, urging them to empathize deeply with their students' perspectives. Palmer's reflections establish the foundational ideas that the following essays will explore, setting the stage for a rich examination of education's role in shaping individuals and society at large. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LB: Education: Theory and practice of education |
| Subject | Education |
| Subject | Education, Higher |
| Subject | Women -- Education |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36774 |
| Release Date | Jul 17, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 89 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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