The Great Didactic of John Amos Comenius (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417984206)

The Great Didactic of John Amos Comenius is a book that provides an in-depth analysis of the educational philosophy and pedagogical methods of John Amos Comenius, a 17th-century Czech educator and theologian. The book is written by M. W. Keatinge and is considered to be a seminal work on the subject of education.The Great Didactic is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of Comenius' life and work, including his contributions to the field of education, his religious beliefs, and his influence on later educational theorists. The second part of the book is a detailed analysis of Comenius' educational philosophy and pedagogical methods.Comenius believed that education should be accessible to everyone, regardless of social class or gender. He also believed that education should be practical and useful, with a focus on developing skills that would be useful in everyday life. To achieve this, Comenius developed a system of education that emphasized hands-on learning and the use of visual aids, such as pictures and diagrams.The Great Didactic is an important work for anyone interested in the history of education or the development of educational theory. It provides a comprehensive overview of Comenius' ideas and methods, and demonstrates the lasting impact that his work has had on the field of education.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: M. W. Keatinge
ISBN-10: 1417984201
ISBN-13: 9781417984206
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 496
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.43lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 1.00d