A brief course in the teaching process

CHAPTER XII

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SOCIAL PHASES OF THE RECITATION

Social aim of education realized in the classroom—Motives commonly operating in schools—Children naturally work together—Changes in school work demanded by the aim of education—Illustrations of coöperation in schools—Opportunity in manual work for group work—Plan for individual contribution in all subjects—All kinds of school exercises may lend themselves to the development of the social spirit—Need for more purposeful work for children— The social motive important in stimulating intellectual activity 129-138