The Seven Laws of Teaching

by John Milton Gregory

Overview

John Milton Gregory's clear and concise presentation of the fundamental laws of teaching has been studied and applied in a variety of educational situations, from church schools to in-service programs of prestigious businesses. For generations, teachers have benefited from the solid advice in this book. The frequent reprintings of this classic work, first published in 1884, testify to the timelessness of its contents. Educational fads come and go, but the basic principles of teaching and learning, those discussed in this book, are not subject to the winds of change.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781611045581
Publisher:	Cedar Lake Classics
Publication date:	09/30/2022
Pages:	98
Sales rank:	224,286
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

John Milton Gregory was one of the educational leaders of the generation that has just passed from the stage. He was born at Sand Lake, in Rensselaer County, New York, on July 6th, 1822. His early training was obtained in the district schools and he became himself a district school teacher at the age of seventeen. Three years later, apparently destined for the profession of law, he entered Union College at Schenectady, New York, But after graduating in 1846, he gave up the study of law to enter the ministry of the Baptist Church. His heart, however, was in teaching, and in 1852 he became head of a classical school in Detroit, Michigan. Almost immediately he was recognized as a leader in the educational councils of the state. In 1868, when the University of Illinois was established under the name, 'Illinois State Industrial University, ' Dr. Gregory was asked to undertake the organization of the new institution. His work for thirteen years in laying the foundations of one of the largest and strongest of the state universities gives him a secure place in the history of American education. After leaving the University of Illinois he served for sometime as a member of the United States Civil Service Commission. The great work of his life, however, was the organization of the University, and just before he died in 1898 he asked that his body be laid to rest within the campus of the school for which he had done so much.

Table of Contents

	Introduction	11
1.	The Laws of Teaching	15
	The Seven Factors	16
	The Laws Stated	18
	The Laws Stated as Rules	19
	Essentials of Successful Teaching	20
	Skill and Enthusiasm	22
	A Word to Teachers	24
2.	The Law of the Teacher	25
	The Philosophy of the Law	26
	Rules for Teachers	30
	Violations and Mistakes	32
3.	The Law of the Learner	35
	Attention Described	36
	The Philosophy of the Law	41
	Sources of Interest	43
	Interest Varies with Age	44
	Hindrances to Attention	45
	Rules for Teachers	46
	Violations and Mistakes	47
4.	The Law of the Language	51
	The Philosophy of the Law	52
	The Vehicle of Thought	54
	The Instrument of Thought	55
	The Language of Objects	58
	Rules for Teachers	59
	Violations and Mistakes	61
5.	The Law of the Lesson	65
	The Philosophy of the Law	66
	Rules for Teachers	74
	Mistakes and Violations	76
6.	The Law of the Teaching Process	79
	The Law of Teaching	80
	The Philosophy of the Law	81
	Knowledge Necessary to Thought	86
	Knowledge and the Feelings	89
	The Self-Active Mind	90
	Rules for Teachers	94
	Violations and Mistakes	96
7.	The Law of the Learning Process	99
	The Philosophy of the Law	100
	Limitations of the Law	104
	Practical Rules for Teachers and Learners	105
	Violations and Mistakes	106
8.	The Law of Review and Application	109
	The Philosophy of the Law	110
	Practical Rules for Teachers	117
	Violations and Mistakes	119
	Conclusion	121