| Author |
Salzmann, Christian Gotthilf, 1744-1811 |
| Title |
Ameisenbüchlein; oder, Anweisung zu einer vernünftigen Erziehung der Erzieher
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Iris Schröder-Gehring, Jens Pönisch, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"Ameisenbüchlein; oder, Anweisung zu einer vernünftigen Erziehung der Erzieher" by Christian Gotthilf Salzmann is a pedagogical treatise written in the late 18th century. This work addresses the essential principles of education and the necessary qualities needed for educators to effectively nurture their students. Through a metaphor of ants diligently caring for their brood, the author emphasizes the importance of educators actively participating in the development and well-being of children. The opening of the book serves as a direct address to a young potential educator named Hermann, urging him to consider the vital role of education in shaping the future. Salzmann argues that while many may believe that the work of an educator is burdensome, it is, in fact, a rewarding endeavor that can lead to personal growth and the betterment of society. He lays the groundwork for his philosophy by discussing how the moral and intellectual development of students heavily depends on the educators themselves, implying that the responsibility lies with them to ensure a positive outcome in their teaching approaches. Various themes regarding the nature of education, the significance of self-reflection in teaching, and the joy found in working with youthful minds are introduced, setting the stage for the detailed methodologies that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
LB: Education: Theory and practice of education
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| Subject |
Education -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
50691 |
| Release Date |
Dec 14, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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