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Originally published in 1926, this book presents the content of a series of lectures written by the British philosopher and psychologist James Ward (18431925). Their focus is on the theory and practice of education, providing an account regarding the application of psychological methods within an educational context.

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Preface; 1. The possibility and value of a theory of education; 2. The general nature and growth of mind; 3. Growth of mind (continued): childhood and youth; 4. Perception of objects and training to observe; 5. Retentiveness, reproduction and imagination; 6. Thinking, abstraction and generalization; 7. Intellectual and logical training; 8. Education values; 9. Development of will and formation of habits and character; 10. Volition, sense of justice, and benevolence; 11. Discipline and authority; 12. The moral education of the young; 13. Individuality; 14. Personality the final aim of education; Index.

Psychology Applied to Education

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      Publisher Cambridge University Press
      Published 1/15/2016 12:04:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9781316603659
      978-1316603659
      ISBN-10 1316603652
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      Educational psychology

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Originally published in 1926, this book presents the content of a series of lectures written by the British philosopher and psychologist James Ward (18431925). Their focus is on the theory and practice of education, providing an account regarding the application of psychological methods within an educational context.

      Table of Contents
      Preface; 1. The possibility and value of a theory of education; 2. The general nature and growth of mind; 3. Growth of mind (continued): childhood and youth; 4. Perception of objects and training to observe; 5. Retentiveness, reproduction and imagination; 6. Thinking, abstraction and generalization; 7. Intellectual and logical training; 8. Education values; 9. Development of will and formation of habits and character; 10. Volition, sense of justice, and benevolence; 11. Discipline and authority; 12. The moral education of the young; 13. Individuality; 14. Personality the final aim of education; Index.

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