Talks on Pedagogics

By Francis Wayland Parker

Book Overview

Talks on Pedagogics is a book written by Francis W. Parker, an American educator and one of the pioneers of the progressive education movement. The book is a collection of lectures and speeches delivered by Parker on the subject of pedagogy, or the art and science of teaching. The topics covered in the book include the principles of education, the role of the teacher, the importance of play in learning, the need for individualized instruction, and the relationship between education and social reform. Parker's ideas were considered radical for his time, as he advocated for a student-centered approach to education that emphasized hands-on learning and critical thinking. This book is a valuable resource for educators, students of education, and anyone interested in the history of educational theory and practice.1894. An outline of the theory of concentration. The discussion of the doctrine of concentration presented in this book is the outcome of work done in the Cook County Normal School. Contents: the child; central subjects of study; form as a mode of judgment; number and its relation to the central subjects; what can be done with numbers; attention; observation; language and the hearing language; reading and its relations to the central subjects; modes of expression; unity of expressive acts; acquisition of the forms of thought expression; speech and writing; school government and moral training; summary of the doctrine of concentration; democracy and education.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: 1162609559
• ISBN13: 9781162609553
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 510 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.3" x 11.0"