Hook line: Learn how to engage young learners by meeting them where they are, not where adults think they should be. Discover a practical method that centers on a child’s own experiences to open up lasting understanding.
This approach, drawn from years of classroom insight, emphasizes beginning with familiar, concrete experiences. It shows how teachers can connect lessons to a child’s life, using what the child already knows to build new ideas. The result is a more natural, curious, and confident path to learning that respects the distinct rhythm of childhood.
Through clear examples and actionable guidance, you’ll explore how to identify a child’s point of contact, tailor activities to the learner’s plane of experience, and move from known to unknown with simple, engaging steps. The emphasis is on practical technique—how to design instruction that is responsive, positive, and developmentally appropriate.
Ideal for educators and caregivers who teach young children and want a reliable, humane approach to instruction that respects each learner’s pace and perspective.
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Excerpt from The Point of Contact in Teaching
The ideal point at which a child's intelligent attention is to be first engaged, or his instruction is to begin, is an experience or point of contact with life. One who understands this truth need seldom have any great difficulty in getting an entry into the child's mind.
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Excerpt from The Point of Contact in Teaching
The child mind is a castle that can be taken neither by stealth nor by storm. But there is a natural way of approach and a gate of easy entry always open to him who knows how to find it.
The ideal point at which a child's intelligent attention is to be first engaged, or his instruction is to begin, is an experience or point of contact with life. One who understands this truth need seldom have any great difficulty in getting an entry into the child's mind.
This little manual is an expansion of a small monograph issued over two years ago under the title "Beginning at the Point of Contact." Being written originally in the interest of better educational standards in the Sunday-school it won its way into request by Sunday-school primary workers.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This guidebook for early education argues that children find meaningful engagement with lessons that begin with their own experiences and understanding. The author offers practical techniques for teachers and parents to implement this approach, suggesting activities and examples to illustrate how this method can be effectively executed. Aimed at primary school teachers, Sunday school leaders, and parents, the book guides readers on a journey through various pedagogical concepts, including experiential learning, the value of play, and the importance of connecting lessons to children's lives. It highlights the need for educators to understand the developmental stages of children and to approach teaching from a child's perspective. By emphasizing the importance of building upon a child's existing knowledge and interests, this book provides a valuable resource for those seeking to create a more effective and engaging learning environment for young children. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330852590_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781330852590
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