Project Gutenberg 2004-07-29 Public domain in the USA. 57 Pearson, Francis B. (Francis Bail) 1853 1938 Pearson, Francis Bail Pearson, F. B. (Francis Bail) Reveries of a Schoolmaster Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. 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. Produced by Al Haines “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.) en Teaching Teachers -- Biography Pearson, Francis B. (Francis Bail), 1853- LB Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: Teaching & Education 295884 295829 2024-10-06T06:01:44.728353 2023-10-06T07:39:25.391292 text/html text/html 295877 295822 2024-10-06T06:01:44.982335 2023-10-06T07:39:25.548308 text/html text/html 190637 2024-10-06T06:01:51.945305 application/epub+zip 193000 2024-10-06T06:01:48.132325 application/epub+zip 179095 2024-10-06T06:01:46.926329 application/epub+zip 343807 2024-10-06T06:01:55.162782 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 315035 2024-10-06T06:01:51.240310 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 277324 2022-09-06T23:58:20.963327 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 279480 279476 2024-10-06T06:01:44.415330 2023-10-06T07:39:25.183293 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 279272 2020-12-15T08:52:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 109502 2020-12-15T08:52:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19786 2024-10-06T06:01:55.297769 application/rdf+xml 12309 2024-10-06T06:01:47.485319 image/jpeg 3322 2024-10-06T06:01:47.199332 image/jpeg 188506 2024-10-06T06:01:45.010345 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog