How to Study and Teaching How to Study

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How to Study and Teaching How to Study

by Frank M. (Frank Morton) McMurry

EN·~8 hours·16 chapters

Chapters

16 total
1

HOW TO STUDY AND TEACHING HOW TO STUDY

0:13
2

TO MY FRIEND ORVILLE T. BRIGHT THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED, AS A TOKEN OF WARM AFFECTION AND PROFESSIONAL INDEBTEDNESS - PREFACE

17:08
3

CHAPTER II - THE NATURE OF STUDY, AND ITS PRINCIPAL FACTORS

25:49
4

PART II - THE NATURE OF THE PRINCIPAL FACTORS IN STUDY, AND THEIR RELATION TO CHILDREN - CHAPTER III - PROVISION FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES, AS ONE FACTOR OF STUDY

39:36
5

THE OAK LEAF.

10:30
6

CHAPTER IV - THE SUPPLEMENTING OF THOUGHT, AS A SECOND FACTOR OF STUDY

17:37
7

MY LAST DUCHESS

3:43
8

THE CHILDREN'S HOUR

15:33
9

CHAPTER V - THE ORGANIZATION OF IDEAS, AS A THIRD FACTOR IN STUDY

1:17:07
10

DEAR UNCLE CHARLIE:

7:06

Description

In this thoughtful guide the author tackles a question most teachers overlook: how to help young people actually learn to study. Drawing on classroom experience, student suggestions, and modest research, he offers a blend of observation and experiment that feels both scholarly and down‑to‑earth. The opening anecdotes—a noisy recital of history and a rote‑memorizing algebra routine—illustrate the extremes of current habits and set the stage for a more balanced approach.

The book then unpacks study into eight essential factors, from supplying clear purposes and enriching thought to organizing ideas and judging the worth of statements. Practical strategies for memorization, applying concepts, fostering a tentative attitude toward knowledge, and honoring individual differences weave together into a cohesive teaching philosophy. Readers will find concrete ideas they can try in the classroom right away, while also gaining a deeper appreciation of what genuine studying really entails.

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Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (494K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-07-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Frank M. (Frank Morton) McMurry

Frank M. (Frank Morton) McMurry

1862–1936

A key voice in early American education, this teacher and writer helped shape how study skills and classroom practice were taught to generations of students and teachers. His books combine practical advice with a strong belief that learning should be organized, purposeful, and connected to real life.

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