Education Through Recreation (1916) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164687511)

Education Through Recreation is a book written by George Ellsworth Johnson in 1916. The book explores the importance of integrating recreation and play into education as a means of promoting physical, mental, and social development in children. Johnson argues that traditional methods of education, which prioritize academic learning and rote memorization, often neglect the crucial role of play and recreation in fostering creativity, problem-solving skills, and socialization.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the relationship between recreation and education. Johnson begins by discussing the historical roots of play and recreation in human society, tracing their evolution from early childhood games to more complex forms of leisure activities. He then goes on to describe the benefits of recreation for children, including improved physical health, emotional well-being, and cognitive development.Throughout the book, Johnson emphasizes the importance of incorporating recreation and play into the curriculum of schools and other educational institutions. He provides practical advice for teachers and parents on how to create engaging and meaningful recreational activities that can help children learn and grow. He also discusses the role of community organizations, such as parks and recreation departments, in promoting recreational opportunities for children and adults alike.Overall, Education Through Recreation is a pioneering work that highlights the value of play and recreation in education. Johnson's insights and recommendations remain relevant today, as educators and parents continue to search for effective ways to promote the holistic development of children.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Ellsworth Johnson
ISBN-10: 1164687514
ISBN-13: 9781164687511
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 114
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d