| Author |
Hervey, Walter Lowrie, 1862-1952 |
| LoC No. |
08002179
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| Title |
Picture-Work
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://archive.org/details/americana)
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| Summary |
"Picture-Work" by Walter Lowrie Hervey is a pedagogical text written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the importance of visual aids and storytelling methods in teaching, particularly within Sunday-school contexts. It seeks to provide educators with effective strategies to engage children by illustrating themes and lessons through vivid imagery and illustrative materials. The opening of "Picture-Work" outlines the challenges faced in Sunday-schools regarding teaching methods and student engagement. The author uses anecdotal evidence and reflections on various teaching experiences, emphasizing the need for more effective practices that go beyond traditional approaches. Hervey introduces the concept of "picture-work" as a solution, advocating for a method that allows teachers to create mental images and scenarios that resonate with students, thereby enhancing their understanding and retention of spiritual and moral lessons. The text suggests practical ways to implement these ideas, highlighting the relevance of enriched storytelling and visual aids in educational settings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
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| Subject |
Visual education
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| Subject |
Religious education -- Teaching methods
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
41505 |
| Release Date |
Nov 28, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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