The Great Didactic of Comenius, written by M. W. Keatinge, is a comprehensive guide to the educational philosophy of the 17th-century Czech educator Jan Amos Comenius. Comenius is widely considered to be one of the most influential educational theorists of all time, and his ideas have had a lasting impact on modern educational systems around the world.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of Comenius' life and work, including his early years in Moravia, his years in exile, and his eventual ...
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The Great Didactic of Comenius, written by M. W. Keatinge, is a comprehensive guide to the educational philosophy of the 17th-century Czech educator Jan Amos Comenius. Comenius is widely considered to be one of the most influential educational theorists of all time, and his ideas have had a lasting impact on modern educational systems around the world.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of Comenius' life and work, including his early years in Moravia, his years in exile, and his eventual return to his homeland. It also examines his major works, including The Great Didactic, and explores his ideas on education, language, and the role of the teacher.The second part of the book is a detailed analysis of The Great Didactic itself. This work is Comenius' most famous and influential book, and it outlines his vision for a comprehensive system of education that would be accessible to all children, regardless of their background or social status. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the principles of teaching and learning to the organization of schools and the use of technology in the classroom.Throughout the book, Keatinge provides a clear and accessible introduction to Comenius' ideas, making it an ideal resource for students and educators alike. The Great Didactic of Comenius is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education or the development of educational theory.Setting forth The Whole Art of Teaching all Things to all Men or A certain Inducement to found such Schools in all the Parishes, Towns, and Villages of every Christian Kingdom, that the entire Youth of both Sexes, none being excepted, shall Quickly, Pleasantly, and Thoroughly become learned in the Sciences, pure in Morals, trained to Piety, and in this manner instructed in all things necessary for the present and for the future life, in which, with respect to everything that is suggested, Its Fundamental Principles are set forth from the essential nature of the matter, Its Truth is proved by examples from the several mechanical arts, Its Order is clearly set forth in years, months, days, and hours, and, finally, An Easy and Sure Method is shown, by which it can be pleasantly brought into existence. Is it any wonder that Comenius who was a Rosicrucian is revered as the Father 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.
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