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Manual of the System of the British and Foreign School Society of London (Classic Reprint): For Teaching, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and Needle-Work, in the Elementary Schools - Couverture souple

British And Foreign School Society

 
9781332903580: Manual of the System of the British and Foreign School Society of London (Classic Reprint): For Teaching, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and Needle-Work, in the Elementary Schools

Synopsis

Discover a pioneering approach to universal education from a historic early framework.

This volume outlines the British and Foreign School Society’s system for teaching reading, writing, arithmetic, and needle-work in elementary schools. It presents the origins, aims, and practical setup of a plan designed to educate large numbers of poor children with cost-effective methods, moral instruction, and a shared school culture. Readers will see how the program was structured to combine discipline, practical skills, and religious neutrality to welcome children of varied backgrounds.

The text explains the governance, funding, and outreach that supported the spread of the system, including how Teachers are trained, how schools are supplied, and how international interest is organized. It also details the class structure and the progressive steps used in needle-work and garment-related crafts, showing how skill-building is organized from simple paper-folding tasks to more complex sewing and finishing work. The publication discusses auxiliary societies, district divisions, and the practical administration that keeps schools running, from weekly meetings to annual reports and district inquiries. The result is a comprehensive snapshot of a large-scale effort to blend morality, literacy, and vocational training for the poor.
What you’ll experience or learn
  • The historical context and motivations behind universal elementary education for all children.
  • How the system trains teachers, supports schools, and coordinates across regions and countries.
  • The classroom sequence for needle-work, sewing, and dressmaking, including progression and supervision methods.
  • The governance, fundraising, and reporting practices that sustained the movement.
Ideal for readers interested in the history of education, school reform, and early efforts to provide practical, faith-inclusive schooling for youth.

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