Talks To Teachers On Psychology; And To Students On Some Of Life's Ideals

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

James, William, 1842-1910

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Talks To Teachers On Psychology; And To Students On Some Of Life's Ideals" by William James is a collection of lectures on psychology and education written in the late 19th century. The book aims to provide practical applications of psychological principles to improve educational practices, particularly for teachers in various learning environments. James emphasizes the importance of understanding the mind and mental processes in order to effectively engage students in their learning. The opening portion of the work introduces the context of the lectures, which were originally delivered to teachers seeking a more professional understanding of psychology as it relates to their teaching. James expresses a desire to make psychology accessible and relevant by focusing on practical implications rather than technical details. He outlines his views on the educational system in America, praising its flexibility and potential for growth while also acknowledging the mystification surrounding psychology. James sets the stage for a discussion on the dynamics of teaching and learning, emphasizing the necessity of connecting psychological insights to the sensory and emotional experiences of students to promote effective education. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Newman, Dave Macfarlane and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-07-13