A Modern School (1904)

By Paul Henry Hanus

Book Overview

A Modern School is a book written by American educator and philosopher Paul Henry Hanus in 1904. The book explores the concept of education in the modern world and advocates for a more progressive and child-centered approach to teaching. Hanus argues that traditional methods of education, which focus on rote memorization and strict adherence to curriculum, are outdated and fail to prepare students for the complexities of modern life.Instead, Hanus proposes a more flexible and individualized approach to education, one that takes into account the unique needs and abilities of each student. He advocates for the use of hands-on learning experiences, such as field trips and experiments, as well as the incorporation of technology and practical skills into the curriculum.Throughout the book, Hanus also emphasizes the importance of character development and moral education, arguing that schools have a responsibility to cultivate not only students' academic abilities but also their sense of social responsibility and ethical behavior.Overall, A Modern School is a thought-provoking and forward-thinking exploration of the role of education in the modern world, and a call to action for educators to embrace new approaches to teaching and learning.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1168104157
• ISBN13: 9781168104151
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"