Excerpt from The Slöjd in the Service of the School
He, too, who only follows such questions with a passive interest cannot help but remark that in our day much is going forward in the school; that the whole system of instruction, public as well as private, is in a sort of process of fermentation. Out of very different camps march storming parties against existing forms. New tasks are allotted to the school; new subjects of instruction, or, at least some considered new, are defended. One will ex elude from the currium the one or the other branch of study; another will introduce something new. Only in one point does there appear to be tolerable unanimity, namely, in this, that something must be done lest the school, the higher as well as the lower, shall gradually run into a - d'e-sac; or perhaps somewhat more mildly expressed, the young, and through them society, must be assured a sufficient recompense for the time and labor which the school finds itself obliged to lay claim to for its purposes.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book dives deep into the burgeoning field of manual labor as it relates to education. The author takes a comprehensive look at the value of "Slàjd" ââ â a Swedish system of woodworking instruction ââ â as an educational tool. Through insightful analysis, they challenge traditional educational practices, revealing the shortcomings of a purely theoretical education. The author argues for a more holistic approach, where manual labor plays a vital role in developing children's minds and bodies, cultivating critical skills like attention, persistence, and respect for all forms of honest work. The book's exploration of Slàjd reflects a broader historical shift in educational philosophy. It moves beyond the traditional focus on theoretical knowledge, advocating for a more practical and hands-on approach. The author carefully distinguishes between the potential of Slàjd as a purely vocational training and its true value as a form of formal education, capable of fostering a wide range of personal and intellectual growth. The bookââ â¢s exploration of Slàjd offers valuable insights into the potential of manual labor to contribute to a well-rounded education. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333280772_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333280772
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