Algumas lições de psicologia e pedologia

In this compact volume a seasoned professor gathers the core ideas he has presented to generations of future teachers. Drawing on experimental psychology, he argues that a solid understanding of the child’s mind is as essential as mastering the physical sciences of school hygiene and manual work. The tone is conversational yet rigorous, urging readers to adopt scientific methods in everyday pedagogy.

The chapters walk listeners through concrete topics such as the child’s body weight, visual and auditory acuity, and the significance of colour perception in the classroom. Later sections explore how to assess voluntary visual attention, evaluate intelligence, and connect perception with expressive gestures. Each lesson is framed as a practical guide, filled with clear examples meant to be directly applied in teacher‑training programmes.

Beyond the instructional content, the work offers a glimpse into early twentieth‑century debates on education reform. An accompanying illustration of a classic perceptual experiment adds historical flavor, making the book a useful reference for anyone curious about the foundations of modern educational psychology.