9781331021636 - Some Observations of a Foster Parent (Classic Reprint) de Charles Tarver, John (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This profound book incisively evaluates the educational systems of the late 19th century, prevailing ideas on childhood development, and the perceived role of schools, teachers, and parents in the lives of students. The author, an experienced schoolmaster, challenges commonly held assumptions about morality, intelligence, and the relative importance of education in different areas. Tackling the presumed connection between education and morality, the text questions the assumption that instruction can directly lead to virtue and highlights the importance of discipline and self-control. Drawing on his personal observations and experience, the author emphasizes the significance of the schoolmaster, a figure often disparaged in literature and society but who assumes a crucial foster parent role in students' lives. The book's thoughtful examination of the complexities of education, emphasizing the importance of fostering critical thinking and encouraging students' natural curiosity, makes it a valuable resource for parents, educators, and anyone interested in understanding the foundations of education. 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.