Questions and Exercises

  1. What is meant by the “socialized recitation” as the term is here used?
  2. Define separately the word “socialized” as used in this connection.
  3. What are the teacher’s functions in such a recitation?
  4. What are the teacher’s functions in the traditional recitation?
  5. Compare the kinds of knowledge required of a teacher in connection with the two types of recitations.
  6. Suggest a method of proceeding in a socialized recitation and show the advantages of the method.
  7. Give some of the reasons why the socialized recitation enhances interest.
  8. What is the essence of the “gang spirit”?
  9. Compare the character and extent of the individual’s responsibility in the two types of recitations.
  10. In what other ways is the socialized recitation likely to produce better reactions?
  11. Some one says that the convention style of recitation will not do, because a few do all of the work. From your experience or observation do you find this true? If so, is this condition peculiar to that type of recitation? Suggest methods of counteracting this tendency in the socialized class. Would these prove effective in a class taught in the ordinary way?
  12. Is one likely to overestimate the value of one’s possessions, mental or physical? Are the pupils (and perhaps the teacher) likely to overestimate what is done in the socialized recitation? What things may offset this tendency?
  13. Compare the socialized recitation with a debate.
  14. Compare it with an ordinary discussion or argument.
  15. Show just why the results of the socialized recitation are likely to be permanent.
  16. How does socialized class work affect the home and society?
  17. Though school is a preparation for life, it, at the same time, is life. Show that the socialized recitation presupposes this truth.
  18. Compare the value of the assignment of a history lesson in the manner described in the notes quoted with the value of an ordinary assignment.
  19. Describe at least one other socialized recitation.
  20. Compare socialized work as described in Scott’s Social Education (C. A. Scott, Ginn & Co., 1908) with the socialized recitation here described, as to (a) aim, (b) method, (c) results.
  21. “Lessons require two kinds of industry, the private individual industry and the social industry or class work.” Is this true? If so, what sort of recitation-lesson will stimulate each kind?

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