Practical Education, Volume II by Maria Edgeworth and Richard Lovell Edgeworth
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| Author | Edgeworth, Maria, 1767-1849 |
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| Author | Edgeworth, Richard Lovell, 1744-1817 |
| Title | Practical Education, Volume II |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Practical Education, Volume II" by Maria Edgeworth and Richard Lovell Edgeworth is an educational treatise written in the early 19th century. The book discusses various aspects of education, emphasizing theories and methods for teaching children effectively. Its likely topics include grammar, classical literature, geography, and arithmetic, with a focus on fostering reasoning abilities and making learning engaging. The opening of the volume delves into the teaching of grammar and classical literature, highlighting the inadequacies of traditional methods and advocating for more rational approaches to education. The text begins by addressing the societal pressures on parents to ensure their children are well-versed in classical languages, emphasizing that understanding should precede rote memorization. The authors critique existing educational practices, arguing that many textbooks propagate confusing concepts and encourage rote learning without comprehension. Instead, they suggest that children should engage with language through conversation and practical examples, thereby developing a deeper connection to their learning. This pragmatic approach sets the tone for the remaining chapters, which likely continue to explore educational strategies across different subjects. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LB: Education: Theory and practice of education |
| Subject | Education |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28709 |
| Release Date | May 7, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 101 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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