SCHOOL PRACTICE BY GEORGE E. FREELAND SUPERVISOR OF PRACTICE TEACHING AND ASSISTANT PROFESSOR STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE, GREELEY, COLO. New York THE MACMILLAN COMPANY 1924 All rights reserved PREFACE In the following pages an attempt has been made to present to the common school teacher and the student of education the vital elements of modern practice in the elementary school, illustrated in such a way as to stimulate further use of the methods described. Theoretical ideals have been adapted to ordinary school work. Nothing has been advocated here which has not already had successful application and thorough trial. Every illustration is taken from classroom practice. Emphasis has been placed upon topics which the average teacher needs to consider. Experience in supervising several thousand teachers in three different states has been the basis for conclusions as to what topics teachers need most to know about and to have illustrated. Educational theory developed in leading American universities has been made use of. Originality is claimed only for the selection of topics and for the illustrations. The many teachers and supervisors with whom I have worked should by all means be mentioned as a chief source of information and inspiration. Recognition for materials taken from other books or magazine articles has been given throughout the book. GEORGE E. FREELAND. UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. |