Introduction to the scientific study of education

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Judd, Charles Hubbard, 1873-1946

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Introduction to the Scientific Study of Education" by Charles Hubbard Judd is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a textbook for students pursuing careers in education, emphasizing the need for a systematic study of educational problems and the application of scientific methods in teaching. It delves into various aspects of education, including school organization, curriculum development, and the responsibilities of educators, aiming to promote a deeper understanding of the educational system. At the start of the text, the author outlines the shortcomings of traditional teacher training, which often relies on historical and psychological courses that do not directly address the practical challenges educators face. Judd argues for a more concrete, scientific approach to education, which takes into account the complexities of school systems and the necessity for informed community engagement. He highlights the limitations of pupils' perspectives on education and advocates for expanded awareness through systematic educational studies, setting the stage for a comprehensive examination of educational issues that will be explored in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by MWS, Adrian Mastronardi, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 50.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2018-04-02