Teachers College, President's Report (1898)

By Columbia University Teachers College

Book Overview

The book ""Teachers College, President's Report (1898)"" is a historical document that provides a comprehensive account of the state of education at Columbia University's Teachers College in the late 19th century. The report, written by the college's president, Nicholas Murray Butler, presents a detailed overview of the institution's curriculum, faculty, and facilities, as well as its goals and objectives.The book covers a wide range of topics related to education, including the history of the college, the role of teachers in society, the importance of physical education, and the need for vocational training. It also includes detailed descriptions of the various departments within the college, such as the Department of Art, the Department of Music, and the Department of Domestic Science.In addition to providing a snapshot of education at the turn of the century, the report also offers insights into the challenges facing educators at the time. For example, it discusses the need for better teacher training programs and the importance of providing education to the growing immigrant population in the United States.Overall, ""Teachers College, President's Report (1898)"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education in the United States. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the past while also highlighting the enduring importance of education in shaping the future.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: 1166560929
• ISBN13: 9781166560928
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"