Isbn: 9781332814152 - a hand book containing suggestions and programs for community social gatherings at rural school houses (classic reprint) (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 book compiles a series of annotated program suggestions for social gatherings at rural public schools in West Virginia during the 1913-1914 school year, as part of an initiative inspired by rural school superintendent Lee J. Hanifan to encourage shared activities and elevate rural school life. The author emphasizes the benefits of these gatherings, which include community growth, the strengthening of relationships between teachers, parents and students, and the improvement of both the schools and the local communities. The author provides many diverse suggestions for programs, encouraging local organizers to adapt the programs to their particular community's needs and reflect the character of the area. The programs are divided into three distinct categories: Special Day Programs, Farm Programs, and Miscellaneous Programs, with suggested topics for each type. Topics range widely, covering historical and patriotic themes, agricultural best practices, home economics and health, community improvement, and even an "Old Time School Days" program inspired by the stories of the older generation. Overall, this book encapsulates a passionate belief in the transformative potential of community spirit and collective action, and offers a valuable historical perspective on educational philosophy and rural community development at the beginning of the 20th century. 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.…