Education And School (1867)

""Education And School"" is a book written by Edward Thring in 1867. Thring was a renowned educator and headmaster of Uppingham School in England. The book is a collection of Thring's thoughts and ideas on education and schooling, based on his experiences as a teacher and headmaster.Thring believed that education should be practical and relevant to the needs of society. He argued that schools should provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the real world. He also emphasized the importance of discipline and order in the classroom, and believed that teachers should be respected and obeyed by their students.The book covers a wide range of topics related to education, including the role of the teacher, the importance of physical education, the benefits of a classical education, and the need for vocational training. Thring also discusses the challenges of educating children from different social backgrounds and the importance of creating a sense of community within schools.Overall, ""Education And School"" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers valuable insights into the philosophy of education. It remains a classic text in the field of education and is still widely read and studied today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.