+ + + Psychol. Bull. 3: 292. S. 15, ’06. 760w.
“It not only ensures to the student a clear grasp of the science as a theoretical whole, but is well calculated to make it vital and real to him, and helpful in the understanding and conduct of his own practical life.” Edmund B. Delabarre.
+ + Science, n. s. 23: 260. F. 16, ’06. 1070w.
Thorndike, Edward L. Principles of teaching. *$1.25. A. G. Seiler, New York.
The author says, “The aim of this book is to make the study of teaching scientific and practical—scientific in the sense of dealing with verifiable facts rather than attractive opinions, practical in the sense of giving knowledge and power that will make a difference in the actual work of teaching.”
“The most striking qualities of the work are richness of content and balance and sanity of treatment. On the whole we do not know any single book more to be recommended for giving young teachers a scientific conception of their work.” Edward O. Sisson.
+ + Dial. 41: 90. Ag. 16, ’06. 770w.
“The book does clearly what it, in the main, sets out to do—to couple up closely psychological theory with the theory of practice. It is a valuable addition to educational literature.” W. S. J.
+ + El. School T. 6: 440. Ap. ’06. 420w.