Inside the Emblem: a clear, year-by-year view of Chicago Normal College in 1919, through staff, students, and school life. This nonfiction look gathers portraits of department heads, lists of faculty, class histories, and campus activities, all framed by the year’s events and achievements. It offers a focused snapshot of how teacher preparation and student life unfolded at a major educator’s college during a pivotal era.
The book frames the college’s departments, from English and Mathematics to Industrial Arts, Music, and Kindergarten work, showing who led each area and how students engaged with their training. You’ll read short profiles, highlight chapters on class life, and period pieces that capture student activities, clubs, and school culture. The text combines biographical notes, student memories, and classroom routines to paint a compact, historical portrait.
Ideal for readers of early 20th-century education, yearbooks, and Chicago history enthusiasts who crave a concise, era-specific view.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This historical account chronicles the evolution of Chicago Normal College, founded as North America's first institution dedicated solely to teacher training, through its transformation into Chicago Teacher's College. The author's meticulous research and preservation of the college's records and memories provide a fascinating insight into the development of pedagogical techniques and the changing role of educators in American society. From Normal's humble origins to its rise as a teacher training powerhouse, the book explores the challenges and complexities of educating young minds in a rapidly changing world. The author deftly navigates the influence of progressive and traditional methodologies, shedding light on the ongoing quest for educational excellence. 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 9781333769406_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333769406
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333769406
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)