9780243111954 - Suggested Reforms in Public Schools (Classic Reprint) di Cotterill, C. C. (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a call to action for educational reform in late 19th-century British public schools. The author, a passionate educator, presents a critical analysis of the prevailing educational practices, particularly concerning physical exercise and its impact on the holistic development of boys. He argues that the current system, with its emphasis on academic pursuits and limited opportunities for varied physical activities, fails to adequately address the needs of growing boys. Set against the backdrop of emerging scientific understanding of health and well-being, the author advocates for a more balanced approach to education. He emphasizes the crucial link between physical health and mental, moral, and even spiritual development. He proposes practical reforms, such as mandatory daily outdoor exercise and a wider range of physical activities, to foster robust health and cultivate well-rounded individuals. The book delves into profound questions about the purpose of education and the role of schools in shaping future generations. It challenges the notion of education as solely focused on intellectual training and underscores the importance of nurturing physical vitality and character development. This thought-provoking work offers valuable insights that remain relevant in the ongoing discourse on education and its impact on individuals and society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.