American Ideas about Adult Education, 1710-1951Bureau of Publications, Teachers College, Columbia University, 1959 - 140 pages |
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... exercises in sev- eral different ways , to suit the wishes and acquirements of those who compose them . In some ... exercises of an evening . Under this plan of exercises , nearly all the members of the Lyceums which have adopted it have ...
... exercises in sev- eral different ways , to suit the wishes and acquirements of those who compose them . In some ... exercises of an evening . Under this plan of exercises , nearly all the members of the Lyceums which have adopted it have ...
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... Exercises in grammar , composition , geography , arithmetic , illustra- tions in natural philosophy and chemistry , and sometimes discussions or dissertations upon the modes and princi- ples of teaching , have been introduced at these ...
... Exercises in grammar , composition , geography , arithmetic , illustra- tions in natural philosophy and chemistry , and sometimes discussions or dissertations upon the modes and princi- ples of teaching , have been introduced at these ...
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... exercises of Lyceums have led to the enlargement of public libraries , and in- duced individuals to procure private libraries for their own use . 5. Providing a seminary for teachers . In the United States more than 50,000 daily ...
... exercises of Lyceums have led to the enlargement of public libraries , and in- duced individuals to procure private libraries for their own use . 5. Providing a seminary for teachers . In the United States more than 50,000 daily ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION By C Hartley Grattan | 7 |
A Mechanic on Adult Education | 20 |
On Lectures for Moral and Intellectual | 37 |
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