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Practical Education, Volume II

By Maria Edgeworth
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The author presents a practical manual of pedagogy that guides parents and teachers through methods for instructing youth in grammar, classical languages, geography, mathematics, natural philosophy, and moral education. Emphasizing gradual progress, association of ideas, and the use of visual aids, charts, maps, and practical objects, the text argues for teaching by interest and connected knowledge rather than rote memorization. Separate sections address female accomplishments, memory and invention, taste and imagination, and household economy, and an appendix collects dialogues and anecdotes illustrating recommended lessons and conversational approaches.

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Maria Edgeworth

Maria Edgeworth (1768-1849) was an Anglo-Irish writer known for her contributions to the development of the novel and for her insightful explorations of social issues. Her most famous work, "Castle Rackrent," is often regarded as one of the first historical novels in English, offering a vivid portrayal of Irish society through the eyes of a servant. Edgeworth's writing is characterized by its moral complexity and keen observations of human behavior, as seen in her various collections of tales and novels, such as "Belinda" and "Murad the Unlucky, and Other Tales." In addition to fiction, she also wrote extensively on education, advocating for practical approaches to learning.

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