An Experiment In Education: Also, The Ideas Which Inspired It And Were Inspired By It (1897)

By Mary Rose Alling Aber and Mary Rose Alling-Aber

Book Overview

""An Experiment in Education"" is a book written by Mary Rose Alling-Aber and published in 1897. The book describes an innovative approach to education that was implemented in a private school in New York City during the late 19th century. The author provides a detailed account of the philosophy and methods used in this experimental school, which aimed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and independence in students.In addition to describing the educational approach, the book also explores the ideas that inspired it and were inspired by it. The author discusses the influence of thinkers such as John Dewey and Maria Montessori on the development of the experimental school, as well as the impact that the school had on the broader educational community.Overall, ""An Experiment in Education"" provides a fascinating glimpse into a unique and influential educational experiment from the late 19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education, as well as those seeking innovative 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: 1436772702
• ISBN13: 9781436772709
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"