Publisher's Synopsis
""A Textbook in the History of Modern Elementary Education: With Emphasis on School Practice in Relation to Social Conditions"" is a book written by Samuel Chester Parker and published in 1912. The book delves into the history of elementary education, exploring the evolution of teaching practices and methods from the early 19th century to the early 20th century. Parker emphasizes the importance of understanding the social conditions that have shaped the development of modern education, including the impact of industrialization, urbanization, immigration, and the rise of compulsory education laws. He also examines the role of key educational figures and movements, such as Horace Mann and the common school movement. The book is intended as a textbook for students of education, and as such, it includes detailed descriptions of teaching methods, curricula, and classroom management practices. Parker draws on his own experiences as a teacher and administrator, as well as on the work of other educators and researchers of the time. Overall, ""A Textbook in the History of Modern Elementary Education"" provides a comprehensive overview of the development of elementary education in the United States, with a focus on the social and historical context that has shaped the field. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education or the evolution of teaching practices.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
