Mind and Hand: Manual Training the Chief Factor in Education by Charles H. Ham
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| Author | Ham, Charles H. (Charles Henry), 1831-1902 |
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| LoC No. | 00002998 |
| Title | Mind and Hand: Manual Training the Chief Factor in Education |
| Original Publication |
United States: American Book Company
,1900. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Mind and Hand: Manual Training the Chief Factor in Education" by Charles H. Ham is an educational treatise written in the late 19th century. The book advocates for an educational reform that emphasizes the integration of manual training with intellectual development, positioning these skills as fundamental to a well-rounded education. Ham argues that the combination of mind and hands-on experience creates a more effective learning environment, fostering not only intellectual growth but also moral and practical skills in students. The beginning of the text discusses Ham's vision of the "Ideal School," a transformative educational institution that prioritizes practical training and labor alongside traditional learning. Describing the school as a place that dignifies labor and combines knowledge with hands-on work, he draws inspiration from historical educational theorists. He emphasizes the significance of tools as critical instruments in education, lamenting their absence in conventional schools, and challenges the status quo of education that often neglects practical skills. In his view, true education goes beyond theory to actively engage students in the physical world, blending learning with creativity and practical applications. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LB: Education: Theory and practice of education |
| Subject | Manual training |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 67039 |
| Release Date | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 31, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 122 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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