Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from Nature Study in Elementary Schools: Second Reader; Myths, Stories, Poems
Nature Study to-day is pioneer work. The prevailing methods of teaching nature are the old methods domi mated by the delusion of logical sequence, of isolated fact learning. Mrs. Wilson's plan is to study the child, understand his interests, and adapt conditions to his actual personal needs. The old method is founded upon a rigid faith in the book and traditional processes; the new upon the divin ity of the child and the influence of God's creations upon his growing mind. One method is fixed; the other is everlasting motion over the infinite line of unrealized possibilities. One method demands accurate imitation; the other, original discovery and creation. Under one method the teacher is a pedant; under the other, a student. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
