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Title: Reveries of a Schoolmaster

Note: Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: In medias res -- Retrospect -- Brown -- Psychological -- Balking -- Lanterns -- Complete living -- My speech -- School-teaching -- Beefsteak -- Freedom -- Things -- Targets -- Sinners -- Hoeing potatoes -- Changing the mind -- The point of view -- Picnics -- Make-believe -- Behavior -- Forefingers -- Story-telling -- Grandmother -- My world -- This or that -- Rabbit pedagogy -- Perspective -- Purely pedagogical -- Longevity -- Four-leaf clover -- Mountain-climbing.

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: “Reveries of a Schoolmaster” by Francis B. Pearson is a reflective work that combines elements of memoir and pedagogy, written in the early 20th century. This book captures the thoughts and experiences of a schoolmaster as he navigates the complexities of teaching and education, imbued with a sense of nostalgia and introspection. The central theme revolves around the growth and development of both students and teachers, as Pearson contemplates what it truly means to educate and be educated, emphasizing the importance of understanding in the learning process. The opening of the work establishes a contemplative and philosophical tone as the narrator introduces the concept of “in medias res,” setting the stage for his reflections. He reflects on his own educational journey, touching on the significance of engaging students directly in meaningful ways. This includes metaphorical comparisons of teaching to hoeing potatoes, where the focus is on creating favorable conditions for growth rather than micromanaging outcomes. Pearson muses about the nature of education, the relationship between teachers and students, and how genuine understanding leads to true mastery, all while grounding his thoughts in relatable anecdotes and conversational musings. This intriguing blend of personal narrative and educational philosophy invites readers to reflect on their own experiences with learning and teaching. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Pearson, Francis B. (Francis Bail), 1853-1938

EBook No.: 13049

Published: Jul 29, 2004

Downloads: 52

Language: English

Subject: Teaching

Subject: Teachers -- Biography

Subject: Pearson, Francis B. (Francis Bail), 1853-

LoCC: Education: Theory and practice of education

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Reveries of a Schoolmaster

Note: Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: In medias res -- Retrospect -- Brown -- Psychological -- Balking -- Lanterns -- Complete living -- My speech -- School-teaching -- Beefsteak -- Freedom -- Things -- Targets -- Sinners -- Hoeing potatoes -- Changing the mind -- The point of view -- Picnics -- Make-believe -- Behavior -- Forefingers -- Story-telling -- Grandmother -- My world -- This or that -- Rabbit pedagogy -- Perspective -- Purely pedagogical -- Longevity -- Four-leaf clover -- Mountain-climbing.

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: “Reveries of a Schoolmaster” by Francis B. Pearson is a reflective work that combines elements of memoir and pedagogy, written in the early 20th century. This book captures the thoughts and experiences of a schoolmaster as he navigates the complexities of teaching and education, imbued with a sense of nostalgia and introspection. The central theme revolves around the growth and development of both students and teachers, as Pearson contemplates what it truly means to educate and be educated, emphasizing the importance of understanding in the learning process. The opening of the work establishes a contemplative and philosophical tone as the narrator introduces the concept of “in medias res,” setting the stage for his reflections. He reflects on his own educational journey, touching on the significance of engaging students directly in meaningful ways. This includes metaphorical comparisons of teaching to hoeing potatoes, where the focus is on creating favorable conditions for growth rather than micromanaging outcomes. Pearson muses about the nature of education, the relationship between teachers and students, and how genuine understanding leads to true mastery, all while grounding his thoughts in relatable anecdotes and conversational musings. This intriguing blend of personal narrative and educational philosophy invites readers to reflect on their own experiences with learning and teaching. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Pearson, Francis B. (Francis Bail), 1853-1938

EBook No.: 13049

Published: Jul 29, 2004

Downloads: 52

Language: English

Subject: Teaching

Subject: Teachers -- Biography

Subject: Pearson, Francis B. (Francis Bail), 1853-

LoCC: Education: Theory and practice of education

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.