How to Teach Manners in the School-room by Julia M. Dewey
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"How to Teach Manners in the School-room" by Julia M. Dewey is an educational guide focused on the instruction of good manners within the classroom setting, likely written in the late 19th century. The book emphasizes the importance of teaching manners as a formal part of the school curriculum, recognizing that many children depend on school for their understanding of social etiquette. It highlights that teachers serve as role models in this
educational process and provides a structured framework for imparting these skills to students. The opening of the text lays out the foundational principles behind teaching manners, asserting that children are keen imitators and that teachers must demonstrate politeness consistently in their interactions. Dewey discusses the necessity for deliberate lessons in manners, stating that positive, informal instruction should accompany real-life examples, allowing for practice and reinforcement. The introduction asserts that by instilling a strong sense of courtesy, not only do students benefit academically, but they are also better prepared for respectful social interactions throughout their lives. This framing sets the tone for the practical lessons and directives that follow in subsequent chapters, aiming to foster refined behavior that transcends the classroom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Dewey, Julia M. |
|---|---|
| Title | How to Teach Manners in the School-room |
| Credits |
Produced by MFR, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion |
| Subject | Etiquette |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54495 |
| Release Date | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 294 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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