The Principles Of Teaching - Edward Lee Thorndike - Bog

""The Principles of Teaching: Based on Psychology"" is a book written by Edward Lee Thorndike in 1906. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of teaching based on the principles of psychology. It is a seminal work in the field of education, and it is still widely read and cited today. The book is divided into three parts. The first part discusses the principles of learning, including the laws of exercise, readiness, and effect. The second part discusses the principles of teaching, including the importance of motivation, the use of rewards and punishments, and the role of feedback. The third part discusses the principles of curriculum design, including the importance of sequencing, the use of objectives, and the role of assessment. Throughout the book, Thorndike emphasizes the importance of scientific inquiry in education. He argues that educators should base their teaching methods on empirical evidence and should be willing to experiment and revise their methods based on the results of their experiments. He also emphasizes the importance of individual differences in learning and argues that educators should take into account the unique needs and abilities of each student. Overall, ""The Principles of Teaching: Based on Psychology"" is a seminal work in the field of education. It provides a comprehensive guide to the principles of teaching based on the principles of psychology and emphasizes the importance of scientific inquiry and individual differences in learning. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the field of education.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.