How Gertrude Teaches Her Children: An Attempt To Help Mothers To Teach Their Own Children And An Account Of The Method (1894) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436561044)

""How Gertrude Teaches Her Children: An Attempt To Help Mothers To Teach Their Own Children And An Account Of The Method"" is a book written by Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi and first published in 1894. The book is a guide for mothers who wish to teach their own children, providing an account of Pestalozzi's educational method and how it can be applied in the home. The book is based on the experiences of Gertrude, a fictional mother who successfully educates her children using Pestalozzi's methods. The author explains how Gertrude's approach to teaching emphasizes the importance of a child's own experiences and encourages them to learn through active participation rather than passive listening. Pestalozzi's educational philosophy emphasizes the importance of developing a child's natural abilities and interests, and the book provides practical advice on how to do so. The author also stresses the importance of creating a loving and supportive environment in which children can thrive. Overall, ""How Gertrude Teaches Her Children"" is a valuable resource for parents who wish to take an active role in their children's education and apply Pestalozzi's methods in the home. The book provides a clear and accessible guide to his educational philosophy and practical advice for its implementation.A Report To The Society Of The Friends Of Education, Burgdorf.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: Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi
ISBN-10: 1436561043
ISBN-13: 9781436561044
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 312
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.38lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d