Children's History
The course in literature and composition includes the telling by the teacher of suitable stories from the Bible, stories of primitive peoples, of child life in other lands, of famous persons and peoples; and the oral reproduction of these stories by the pupils. In this way his...
The following lessons are to be considered as suggestive rather than directive, as illustrating how the principles of teaching may be applied in a particular subject. Definite k...
4. Chapter 4There are many methods used in the teaching of history. A brief description of the principal ones is given for reference merely, since their best features are incorporated in a...
8. Chapter 8Did you ever hear the story of the first Christmas tree? This is the way it was told to me: Martin Luther was a good man who lived in Germany long ago. One Christmas Eve he was...
6. Chapter 6The study of history should not end with what is contained in text-books, for the making of history never ceases. The study of current events will be found to be a very valuable...
5. Chapter 5These subjects are very intimately related, and each should be used in teaching the other. Geography, which is often called one of the "eyes of history," may be used in the teac...
3. Chapter 3(_a_) It must be remembered that society, with all its institutions, is a growth, not a sudden creation. It follows that, if we wish to understand the present and to use that kn...
2. Chapter 2The course in literature and composition includes the telling by the teacher of suitable stories from the Bible, stories of primitive peoples, of child life in other lands, of f...
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