Practical Education, Volume I By: Maria Edgeworth (1767-1849)
In Practical Education, Volume I, Maria Edgeworth offers invaluable insights into the education of children through a combination of theory and practical advice. Drawing on her own experiences as a teacher and parent, Edgeworth explores the importance of early childhood education, the role of parents in their children's education, and the benefits of hands-on learning. One of the strengths of this book is Edgeworth's emphasis on individualized education, recognizing that every child is unique and may require different approaches to learning. She provides practical tips on how to tailor education to suit the needs and interests of each child, emphasizing the importance of hands-on activities and real-world experiences. Edgeworth also addresses the importance of character development and moral education, highlighting the value of instilling virtues such as honesty, responsibility, and compassion in children from a young age. She stresses the importance of teaching children to think for themselves, make informed decisions, and take responsibility for their actions. Overall, Practical Education, Volume I is a comprehensive guide for parents and educators seeking to provide a well-rounded education for children. Edgeworth's insights are both timeless and practical, making this book a valuable resource for anyone involved in the education of young minds. First Page: PRACTICAL EDUCATION: BY MARIA EDGEWORTH, AUTHOR OF LETTERS FOR LITERARY LADIES, AND THE PARENT'S ASSISTANT, &c. &c. AND, BY RICHARD LOVELL EDGEWORTH, F.R.S. AND M.R.I.A. IN TWO VOLUMES ... VOL. I. SECOND AMERICAN EDITION. PUBLISHED BY J. FRANCIS LIPPITT, PROVIDENCE, (R. I.) AND T. B. WAIT & SONS, BOSTON. T. B. Wait and Sons, Printers. 1815. PREFACE. We shall not imitate the invidious example of some authors, who think it necessary to destroy the edifices of others, in order to clear the way for their own. We have no peculiar system to support, and, consequently, we have no temptation to attack the theories of others; and we have chosen the title of Practical Education, to point out that we rely entirely upon practice and experience. To make any progress in the art of education, it must be patiently reduced to an experimental science: we are fully sensible of the extent and difficulty of this undertaking, and we have not the arrogance to imagine, that we have made any considerable progress in a work, which the labours of many generations may, perhaps, be insufficient to complete; but we lay before the publick the result of our experiments, and in many instances the experiments themselves. In pursuing this part of our plan, we have sometimes descended from that elevation of style, which the reader might expect in a quarto volume; we have frequently been obliged to record facts concerning children which may seem trifling, and to enter into a minuteness of detail which may appear unnecessary... Continue reading book >>

Practical Education, Volume I By: Maria Edgeworth (1767-1849)

In Practical Education, Volume I, Maria Edgeworth offers invaluable insights into the education of children through a combination of theory and practical advice. Drawing on her own experiences as a teacher and parent, Edgeworth explores the importance of early childhood education, the role of parents in their children's education, and the benefits of hands-on learning.

One of the strengths of this book is Edgeworth's emphasis on individualized education, recognizing that every child is unique and may require different approaches to learning. She provides practical tips on how to tailor education to suit the needs and interests of each child, emphasizing the importance of hands-on activities and real-world experiences.

Edgeworth also addresses the importance of character development and moral education, highlighting the value of instilling virtues such as honesty, responsibility, and compassion in children from a young age. She stresses the importance of teaching children to think for themselves, make informed decisions, and take responsibility for their actions.

Overall, Practical Education, Volume I is a comprehensive guide for parents and educators seeking to provide a well-rounded education for children. Edgeworth's insights are both timeless and practical, making this book a valuable resource for anyone involved in the education of young minds.

First Page:

PRACTICAL EDUCATION:

MARIA EDGEWORTH,

AUTHOR OF LETTERS FOR LITERARY LADIES, AND THE PARENT'S ASSISTANT, &c. &c.

AND, BY

RICHARD LOVELL EDGEWORTH,

F.R.S. AND M.R.I.A.

IN TWO VOLUMES ... VOL. I.

SECOND AMERICAN EDITION.

PUBLISHED

BY J. FRANCIS LIPPITT, PROVIDENCE, (R. I.) AND T. B. WAIT & SONS, BOSTON.

T. B. Wait and Sons, Printers.

1815.

PREFACE.

We shall not imitate the invidious example of some authors, who think it necessary to destroy the edifices of others, in order to clear the way for their own. We have no peculiar system to support, and, consequently, we have no temptation to attack the theories of others; and we have chosen the title of Practical Education, to point out that we rely entirely upon practice and experience.

To make any progress in the art of education, it must be patiently reduced to an experimental science: we are fully sensible of the extent and difficulty of this undertaking, and we have not the arrogance to imagine, that we have made any considerable progress in a work, which the labours of many generations may, perhaps, be insufficient to complete; but we lay before the publick the result of our experiments, and in many instances the experiments themselves. In pursuing this part of our plan, we have sometimes descended from that elevation of style, which the reader might expect in a quarto volume; we have frequently been obliged to record facts concerning children which may seem trifling, and to enter into a minuteness of detail which may appear unnecessary... Continue reading book >>

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