A brief course in the teaching process
CHAPTER X
THE RECITATION LESSON
The weakness of this type of exercise as commonly conducted—The topical recitation—The value of outlines prepared by pupils—Pupils should learn how to use books—The danger of being satisfied with words—Provision for supplementing the text—Danger of accepting vague or incoherent answers—The danger in developing an ultra-individualistic attitude—The recitation lesson not comparable in importance to other types of exercises discussed 107-113