The Elements of General Method Based on the Principles of Herbart By: Charles A. (Charles Alexander) McMurry (1857-1929)
In "The Elements of General Method Based on the Principles of Herbart," author Charles A. McMurry delves into the principles of instruction and outlines a comprehensive method for effective teaching. McMurry's work focuses on the ideas of Johann Friedrich Herbart, a prominent educational philosopher of the time, and seeks to provide practical guidance for educators. One notable aspect of this book is McMurry's ability to present complex theories in an easily understandable manner. He breaks down Herbart's ideas into smaller, manageable concepts, making it accessible for both novice and experienced educators. McMurry's writing style is concise and clear, ensuring that readers can grasp the concepts without difficulty. The main strength of this book lies in its emphasis on student engagement and participation. McMurry argues that active involvement in the learning process is crucial for students to acquire knowledge effectively. He suggests various strategies, such as group work, questioning techniques, and hands-on activities, to encourage student engagement. McMurry also emphasizes the importance of connecting new information to students' existing knowledge, ensuring a more meaningful learning experience. Additionally, McMurry provides practical examples and case studies throughout the book. These real-life scenarios help educators understand how to implement the suggested methods effectively. McMurry's examples also illustrate the potential challenges that teachers may face in the classroom and offer strategies to overcome them, making this book a valuable resource for both new and experienced teachers. However, one weakness of McMurry's work is its heavy reliance on the principles of Johann Friedrich Herbart. While Herbart's influence is significant and his theories remain relevant, McMurry could have incorporated a wider range of educational philosophies to present a more balanced perspective. This limitation might limit the book's applicability in contexts where different approaches to teaching are prevalent. In conclusion, "The Elements of General Method Based on the Principles of Herbart" by Charles A. McMurry is a valuable resource for educators seeking to enhance their teaching methods. McMurry's ability to present complex concepts in an accessible manner, along with practical examples and case studies, makes this book highly informative and beneficial for both new and experienced teachers. Although the heavy reliance on Herbart's principles can limit the book's overall applicability, it remains a valuable contribution to the field of education. First Page: E text prepared by Al Haines THE ELEMENTS OF GENERAL METHOD Based on the Principles of Herbart. by CHARLES A. McMURRY, PH.D. Second Edition Public School Publishing Co., Publishers, Bloomington, Illinois. 1893 Copyright, 1893. By C. A. McMurry, Normal, Ill. PREFACE. The Herbart School of Pedagogy has created much stir in Germany in the last thirty years. It has developed a large number of vigorous writers on all phases of education and psychology, and numbers a thousand or more positive disciples among the energetic teachers of Germany. Those American teachers and students who have come in contact with the ideas of this school have been greatly stimulated. In such a miscellaneous and many sided thing as practical education, it is deeply gratifying to find a clear and definite leading purpose that prevails throughout and a set of mutually related and supporting principles which in practice contribute to the realization of this purpose. The following chapters cannot be regarded as a full, exact, and painfully scientific account of Herbartian ideas, but as a simple explanation of their leading principles in their relations to each other and in their application to our own school problems. In the second edition the last chapter of the first edition has been omitted, while the other chapters have been much modified and enlarged... Continue reading book >>

The Elements of General Method Based on the Principles of Herbart By: Charles A. (Charles Alexander) McMurry (1857-1929)

In "The Elements of General Method Based on the Principles of Herbart," author Charles A. McMurry delves into the principles of instruction and outlines a comprehensive method for effective teaching. McMurry's work focuses on the ideas of Johann Friedrich Herbart, a prominent educational philosopher of the time, and seeks to provide practical guidance for educators.

One notable aspect of this book is McMurry's ability to present complex theories in an easily understandable manner. He breaks down Herbart's ideas into smaller, manageable concepts, making it accessible for both novice and experienced educators. McMurry's writing style is concise and clear, ensuring that readers can grasp the concepts without difficulty.

The main strength of this book lies in its emphasis on student engagement and participation. McMurry argues that active involvement in the learning process is crucial for students to acquire knowledge effectively. He suggests various strategies, such as group work, questioning techniques, and hands-on activities, to encourage student engagement. McMurry also emphasizes the importance of connecting new information to students' existing knowledge, ensuring a more meaningful learning experience.

Additionally, McMurry provides practical examples and case studies throughout the book. These real-life scenarios help educators understand how to implement the suggested methods effectively. McMurry's examples also illustrate the potential challenges that teachers may face in the classroom and offer strategies to overcome them, making this book a valuable resource for both new and experienced teachers.

However, one weakness of McMurry's work is its heavy reliance on the principles of Johann Friedrich Herbart. While Herbart's influence is significant and his theories remain relevant, McMurry could have incorporated a wider range of educational philosophies to present a more balanced perspective. This limitation might limit the book's applicability in contexts where different approaches to teaching are prevalent.

In conclusion, "The Elements of General Method Based on the Principles of Herbart" by Charles A. McMurry is a valuable resource for educators seeking to enhance their teaching methods. McMurry's ability to present complex concepts in an accessible manner, along with practical examples and case studies, makes this book highly informative and beneficial for both new and experienced teachers. Although the heavy reliance on Herbart's principles can limit the book's overall applicability, it remains a valuable contribution to the field of education.

First Page:

E text prepared by Al Haines

THE ELEMENTS OF GENERAL METHOD

Based on the Principles of Herbart.

CHARLES A. McMURRY, PH.D.

Second Edition

Public School Publishing Co., Publishers, Bloomington, Illinois. 1893 Copyright, 1893. By C. A. McMurry, Normal, Ill.

PREFACE.

The Herbart School of Pedagogy has created much stir in Germany in the last thirty years. It has developed a large number of vigorous writers on all phases of education and psychology, and numbers a thousand or more positive disciples among the energetic teachers of Germany.

Those American teachers and students who have come in contact with the ideas of this school have been greatly stimulated.

In such a miscellaneous and many sided thing as practical education, it is deeply gratifying to find a clear and definite leading purpose that prevails throughout and a set of mutually related and supporting principles which in practice contribute to the realization of this purpose.

The following chapters cannot be regarded as a full, exact, and painfully scientific account of Herbartian ideas, but as a simple explanation of their leading principles in their relations to each other and in their application to our own school problems.

In the second edition the last chapter of the first edition has been omitted, while the other chapters have been much modified and enlarged... Continue reading book >>

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