Educational Reform: Essays And Addresses (1898) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781167016219)

""Educational Reform: Essays and Addresses"" is a collection of essays and speeches written by Charles William Eliot in 1898. Eliot was a prominent American educator and served as the president of Harvard University for 40 years. The book covers a wide range of topics related to educational reform, including the role of universities in society, the importance of vocational education, the need for standardized testing, and the value of physical education. Eliot argues that education should be practical and relevant to the needs of society, and that schools should focus on developing students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills. He also advocates for greater access to education for all students, regardless of their social or economic background. Overall, ""Educational Reform"" is a thought-provoking and insightful look at the challenges and opportunities facing the American education system at the turn of the 20th century.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: Charles William Eliot
ISBN-10: 1167016211
ISBN-13: 9781167016219
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 430
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.26lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.87d