The Educational Writings of Richard Mulcaster by Richard Mulcaster
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"The Educational Writings of Richard Mulcaster" by Richard Mulcaster is a collection of educational treatises written during the late 16th century. This work emphasizes the principles and practices of education, adhering to the belief that effective teaching should account for both the physical and mental development of children. Mulcaster's writings explore various aspects of education, from the appropriate age for children to begin school to methods of instruction and the importance of
moral training. The opening of the text introduces Richard Mulcaster's motivations and goals as an educator with over two decades of experience. He reflects on the prevalent educational practices of his time and expresses a desire to enhance the methods used in nurturing children. Mulcaster aims to address various issues within education, such as the ideal age for starting school, the necessity of combining physical exercise with academic learning, and the vital role of parental involvement in education. He sets the tone for a systematic examination of educational principles that advocates for a holistic approach to training young minds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mulcaster, Richard, 1530?-1611 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Oliphant, James, 1855-1921 |
| LoC No. | 03025605 |
| Title | The Educational Writings of Richard Mulcaster |
| Credits |
Produced by Turgut Dincer, 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: 50.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LB: Education: Theory and practice of education |
| Subject | Education -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61900 |
| Release Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 425 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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