The Teacher / Moral Influences Employed in the Instruction and Government of the Young

Name: The Teacher / Moral Influences Employed in the Instruction and Government of the Young
Author: Jacob Abbott

By Jacob Abbott

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A practical manual for teachers that advocates using moral influence as the chief means of securing authority and promoting good conduct, while treating physical coercion as a last resort. It lays out concrete arrangements for organizing the classroom, schedules, and recitations; methods for combining instruction with interest and variety; and time-saving techniques such as simultaneous answers and study-cards. The volume encourages delegated pupil responsibilities, private discipline, moral exercises, and written remarks to shape opinion and habits, and it illustrates these principles with edited anecdotes and case studies to guide inexperienced instructors in everyday supervisory and pedagogical challenges.

About the Author

Jacob Abbott

Jacob Abbott was an American author and educator known for his extensive contributions to children's literature and historical biographies. He wrote over fifty books, including the popular 'Rollo Books' series, which aimed to educate and entertain young readers. Abbott's works often blend storytelling with moral lessons, as seen in titles like 'Bruno; or, Lessons of Fidelity, Patience, and Self-Denial Taught by a Dog.' His historical narratives, such as 'Alexander the Great' and 'Cyrus the Great,' are part of his 'Makers of History' series, which presents significant figures in an accessible manner for younger audiences. Abbott's legacy lies in his ability to inspire curiosity and learning through engaging narratives.