The Teacher And The Times (1911)

By Randall Neefus Saunders

Book Overview

The Teacher And The Times is a book written by Randall Neefus Saunders and published in 1911. The book is a collection of essays that explore the role of teachers in society during the early 20th century. Saunders, who was himself a teacher, offers insights into the challenges faced by educators and the importance of their work in shaping the future of America.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of teaching. The first section explores the history of education in America, tracing its roots from the Puritans to the present day. The second section discusses the challenges faced by teachers, including low pay, lack of support, and the difficulty of maintaining discipline in the classroom.The third section of the book looks at the role of teachers in shaping the future of America. Saunders argues that teachers have a crucial role to play in promoting democracy, social justice, and civic engagement. He also discusses the importance of teaching critical thinking skills and the need for teachers to be lifelong learners themselves.Overall, The Teacher And The Times is a thought-provoking book that offers insights into the challenges and rewards of teaching during a time of great social and political change in America. It remains relevant today as a reminder of the vital role that teachers play in shaping the future of our society.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: 1104921790
• ISBN13: 9781104921798
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"