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Work and Play in Girls' Schools / By Three Head Mistresses

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The volume offers a practical manual for teachers in secondary girls' schools, combining three headmistresses' perspectives on intellectual, moral, and organisational life. It surveys subject-specific methods—language, classics, modern languages, mathematics, sciences, history, geography, and the arts—alongside guidance on discipline, school hygiene, timetabling, libraries, apparatus, and extracurricular activities. Emphasising method over theory, it treats curriculum design, pupil development, teacher training, and the school's role in character formation, with concrete precepts, classroom techniques, and organisational recommendations for effective secondary education of girls.

About the Author

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Dorothea Beale

Dorothea Beale was an influential educator and headmistress known for her contributions to girls' education in the 19th century. She served as the principal of Cheltenham Ladies' College, where she emphasized the importance of a well-rounded education that included both academic and practical skills. Beale was a strong advocate for women's rights and played a significant role in the development of educational practices that aimed to empower young women. Her notable work, "Work and Play in Girls' Schools," co-authored with other headmistresses, reflects her commitment to fostering a balanced and engaging learning environment for girls.

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