Outlines of Educational Doctrine by Johann Friedrich Herbart

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Author Herbart, Johann Friedrich, 1776-1841
Annotator De Garmo, Charles, 1849-1934
Translator Lange, Alexis Frederick, 1862-1924
Uniform Title Umriss pädagogischer Vorlesungen. English
Title Outlines of Educational Doctrine
Note Reading ease score: 49.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Outlines of Educational Doctrine" by Johann Friedrich Herbart is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive examination of educational philosophy and its practical applications, focusing on the integration of ethics and psychology in pedagogy. Herbart aims to elucidate the principles guiding effective teaching and character formation, emphasizing the importance of fostering moral and intellectual growth in students. At the start of the manuscript, Herbart establishes the foundational concept of "plasticity" in pupils, positing that the ability to be molded is inherent to their educability. He discusses the relationship between ethics and psychology as the bases for pedagogical theory, arguing that educators must balance individual will and external influences in fostering moral character. Through initial explorations of virtue as the ultimate educational goal and the psychological processes underlying learning, Herbart lays the groundwork for systematic instruction aimed at cultivating a complete and socially responsible individual. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class LB: Education: Theory and practice of education
Subject Education -- Philosophy
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