
audiobook
by George D. (George Drayton) Strayer
A BRIEF COURSE IN THE TEACHING PROCESS
PREFACE
CHAPTER I THE AIM OF EDUCATION
CHAPTER II THE FACTORS CONDITIONING THE TEACHING PROCESS
CHAPTER III THE TEACHING PROCESS
CHAPTER IV THE DRILL LESSON
CHAPTER V THE INDUCTIVE LESSON
CHAPTER VI THE DEDUCTIVE LESSON
CHAPTER VII LESSON FOR APPRECIATION
CHAPTER VIII THE STUDY LESSON
In this concise guide, a seasoned educator draws on years of classroom experience to help teachers sharpen both skill and confidence. The author sidesteps dense theory, opting instead for clear explanations of everyday challenges and practical ways to address them. Readers will find a balanced look at several instructional approaches, each matched to specific goals and illustrated with real‑world examples.
The book also delves into the broader purpose of schooling, urging teachers to consider not just what students learn, but how that knowledge reshapes their lives and communities. Chapter outlines present lesson‑plan templates for subjects such as English, arithmetic, geography, and history, while end‑of‑chapter exercises invite teachers to apply the ideas to familiar situations. By blending insights from educational psychology with hands‑on techniques, the text offers a useful roadmap for anyone seeking to make their teaching more effective and purposeful.
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (608K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
New York: The MacMillan Company, 1911, copyright 1916.
Credits
Charlene Taylor, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2023-12-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1876–1962
A leading voice in early 20th-century American education, this Teachers College professor wrote practical books for teachers and helped shape large public-school surveys across the United States.
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