Word: methods
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...ninth and last course of lectures at the Lowell Institute will be given by Bertrand Russell, M. A., F. R. S., of Trinity College Cambridge, England. The subject is "Scientific Method in Philosophy," and the first lecture, on the special topic "Diversity of Recent Tendencies in Philosophy," will be given tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. It is open to the public...
...sides of the business were apt to complete their knowledge when they were too old, or too inelastic and lacking in enterprise and resourcefulness, to be given important executive positions. 'Business,' which was giving the only 'full course' in preparation for the profession of business, confessed that its own method of teaching was not a success...
Here may be seen the great power of the teacher, to mould the character of the pupil. There are necessarily two ways by which this influence may be exerted, the paternal and the fraternal method of instruction. In the paternalistic method of education, the teacher does not impart the end of his instruction to the pupil. He assumes that he knows what is best for the child, and aims his instruction toward these ends, but their nature he does not explain to the child. The fraternalistic method of instruction where the reasons for education are imparted to the educated should...
...twenty-third annual meeting and dinner of the Harvard Teachers' Association will take place today. This year's meeting will not touch upon the scientific study of educational problems and questions of method, but will be devoted to the personal elements in education, the contact between teacher and pupil...
...present method of managing teams seems to be a successful one. The important negotiations and business are conducted either by or under the direct supervision of the Graduate Treasurer. The students acting, as managers get a great deal of experience in managing men and affairs, and also have the benefit of advice of the Graduate Treasurer in many matters relating to the conduct of business. The amount of work involved, and the instruction and knowledge received, is very valuable. If efficiency for work in after life is one of the objects of a college course, the college authorities can well...