author
George D. (George Drayton) Strayer
1876–1962
A leading early-20th-century educator, he helped shape how American schools were studied, organized, and improved. His books on teaching and school administration brought practical ideas to teachers, principals, and education leaders across the country.
2 Audiobooks
How to Teach
by George D. (George Drayton) Strayer, Naomi Norsworthy
A brief course in the teaching process
by George D. (George Drayton) Strayer
About the author
George Drayton Strayer was an American educator and writer born in 1876 and active in the growing field of educational administration. He earned his Ph.D. at Columbia University in 1906, and his work became closely tied to Teachers College, Columbia University, where he was known as a professor of educational administration.
Strayer wrote widely on teaching, school systems, and public education. Records of his publications show a long list of books and survey reports, including How to Teach and A Brief Course in the Teaching Process, along with many studies of school organization and finance. His work suggests a strong interest in making schools more effective through careful study, planning, and administration.
He died in 1962. Today, he is remembered mainly through his books and educational surveys, which capture an important period in the development of modern American schooling.