The Philosophy of Teaching E-Book

Nathaniel Sands

• Herausgeber: Booksell-Verlag
• Kategorie: Bildung
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2019

Beschreibung

In "The Philosophy of Teaching," Nathaniel Sands embarks on an insightful exploration of the underlying principles and ethics that govern the practice of education. The book deftly intertwines anecdotal narratives with philosophical discourse, examining various teaching paradigms alongside their historical contexts. Sands employs a reflective and analytical literary style, inviting educators to contemplate their own pedagogical beliefs and practices. Central to the text is the proposition that effective teaching extends beyond mere transmission of knowledge; it encompasses fostering critical thinking and cultivating a collaborative learning environment. This work emerges amid contemporary debates on educational reform and the increasingly essential role of social justice in pedagogy. Nathaniel Sands, an esteemed educator and philosopher, has long advocated for student-centered learning and the integration of philosophical inquiry into teaching. His extensive background in educational theory and practice informs this work, as Sands draws from his experiences in diverse classroom settings. He is known for his commitment to progressive education and social equity, and his academic endeavors have included extensive research on the impact of philosophy in educational spaces, making him a prominent voice in the field. This book is highly recommended for educators, philosophers, and anyone interested in the transformative power of teaching. Sands challenges readers to engage with thought-provoking questions about their roles as educators and the societal implications of their practice. "The Philosophy of Teaching" not only serves as a foundational text for future teachers but also rekindles a fervor for lifelong learning, urging all to embrace the philosophical dimensions of their craft. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

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Nathaniel Sands

The Philosophy of Teaching

The Teacher, The Pupil, The School

Published by Good Press, 2022

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EAN 4064066160340

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THE TEACHER,

THE PUPIL, THE SCHOOL.

NATHANIEL SANDS.

TEACHER AND PUPIL.

THE TEACHER, THE PUPIL, THE SCHOOL.

TEACHER AND PUPIL.

TEACHING AND TRAINING.

TEACHING AND TRAINING

THE SCHOOL.

THE SCHOOL.

APPENDIX.

APPENDIX.

THE TEACHER,

THE PUPIL, THE SCHOOL.

BY NATHANIEL SANDS.

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THE TEACHER,

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THE PUPIL, THE SCHOOL.

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BY

NATHANIEL SANDS.

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NEW YORK:

HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, FRANKLIN SQUARE. 1869.

Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1869, by

HARPER & BROTHERS,

In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.

TEACHER AND PUPIL.

THE TEACHER, THE PUPIL, THE SCHOOL.

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Of the various callings to which the division of labor has caused man specially to devote himself, there is none to be compared for nobility or usefulness with that of the true teacher. Yet neither teachers nor people at present realize this truth.

Among the very few lessons of value which might be derived from so-called “classical” studies, is that of the proper estimate in which the true teacher should be held; for among the Greeks no calling or occupation was more honored. Yet with a strange perversity, albeit for centuries the precious time of youth has been wasted, and the minds and morals of the young perverted by “classical” studies, this one lesson has been disregarded.

What duty can be more responsible, what vocation more holy, than that of training the young in habits of industry, truthfulness, economy, and sobriety; of giving to them that knowledge and skill without which their lives would become a burden to themselves and to society? Yet, while the merchant seeks to exercise the greatest caution in selecting the persons to whom he intrusts his merchandise, and yields respect to him who faithfully performs his commercial engagements; he makes but scant inquiry as to the character or qualifications of the mind-builder upon whose skill, judgment, and trustworthiness the future of his children will greatly depend.

The position assigned by our social rules to the teacher accords, not with the nobility of his functions, but with the insufficient appreciation entertained of them by the people, and is accompanied by a corresponding inadequate remuneration. And what is the result? Except a few single-hearted, noble men and women, by whom the profession of the teacher is illustrated and adorned; except a few self-sacrificing heroes and heroines whose love of children and of mankind reconciles them to an humble lot and ill-requited labors, the class of school-teachers throughout the whole civilized world barely reaches the level of that mediocrity which in all other callings suffices to obtain not merely a comfortable maintenance in the present, but a provision against sickness and for old age.

What aspiring father, what Cornelia among mothers, select for their children the profession of a teacher as a field in which the talents and just ambition of such children may find scope? Nor can we hope for any improvement until a juster appreciation of the nobility of the teacher’s vocation, and a more generous remuneration of his labors shall generally prevail.

It is to the desire to aid somewhat in bringing about a juster appreciation in the minds alike of teachers and of people of the utility and nobleness of the teacher’s labors and vocation that these pages owe their origin.