Thinking and learning to think by Nathan Christ Schaeffer

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Author Schaeffer, Nathan Christ, 1849-1919
Editor Brumbaugh, Martin Grove, 1862-1930
Title Thinking and learning to think
Series Title Lippincott Educational Series, Vol. 1
Note Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Make the pupils think -- Thinking in things and in symbols -- The materials of thought -- Basal concepts as thought-material -- The instruments of thought -- Technical terms as instruments of thought -- Thought and language -- The stimulus to thinking -- The right use of books -- Observation and thinking -- The memory and thinking -- Imaging and thinking -- The stream of thought -- The stream of thought in listening and reading -- The stream of thought in writing, speaking, and oral reading -- Kinds of thinking -- Thinking and knowing -- Thinking and feeling -- Thinking and willing -- Thinking and doing -- Thinking in the arts -- Thinking and the higher life.
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Summary "Thinking and Learning to Think" by Nathan Christ Schaeffer is an educational treatise written in the early 20th century. This work explores the essential aspects of teaching students how to think critically and reflectively, addressing various problem areas in education. Schaeffer emphasizes that the highest goal of education is to develop the intellectual abilities of students, providing them with the tools and materials necessary for effective thoughts and understanding. The opening portion of the book introduces key concepts surrounding the importance of active thinking in education. It discusses the need for teachers to make students engage mentally with the material, rather than simply memorizing information. Schaeffer argues for clear and distinct thinking as the foundation of more complex thought processes. Moreover, he critiques traditional teaching methods that encourage rote memorization over genuine understanding, advocating instead for an approach that builds critical thinking through clear concepts and adequate materials that foster reflective learning and deeper comprehension. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class LB: Education: Theory and practice of education
Subject Thought and thinking
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EBook-No. 60893
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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