An Old Educational Reformer, Dr. Andrew Bell (1881)

By John Miller Dow Meiklejohn

Book Overview

""An Old Educational Reformer, Dr. Andrew Bell"" is a book written by John Miller Dow Meiklejohn in 1881. The book is a biography of Dr. Andrew Bell, an educational reformer who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Dr. Bell is best known for developing the ""Madras System"" of education, which focused on teaching large groups of students using peer-to-peer instruction. The book chronicles Dr. Bell's life, from his early years in Scotland to his work as a teacher and administrator in India and England. It also explores his ideas about education and the impact he had on the field. Meiklejohn's book is a fascinating look at the life and work of a man who played a significant role in shaping modern education. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education or the evolution of educational theory and practice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164574663
• ISBN13: 9781164574668
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"