Learning by Doing Principles of Practical Education (Edited by Gyan Book Bharat with Readers Note)
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Erscheinungsdatum
04.09.2026
Verlag
Gyan BooksSeitenzahl
268
Maße (L/B/H)
22,2/14,5/1,9 cm
Gewicht
453 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-7746-076-1
Why do some lessons stay with us for a lifetime while others are quickly forgotten? In Learning by Doing: Principles of Practical Education, renowned psychologist and educator Edgar James Swift presents a groundbreaking vision of education built on one powerful truth: genuine learning comes through experience, action, and purposeful engagement. Long before concepts like experiential learning, projectbased education, and active classrooms became widely accepted, Swift demonstrated that true understanding grows from doing rather than simply listening. Blending educational psychology with practical classroom experience, this timeless classic explores how curiosity, interest, experimentation, and repeated practice shape intellectual development. From overcoming monotony in education to creating efficient teaching methods, the book examines the psychology behind learning, motivation, habit formation, problemsolving, classroom organization, and the gradual mastery of knowledge through real experience. Each chapter builds upon the last, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of how children think, learn, and develop lasting skills. Swift moves beyond educational theory to present practical insights for teachers, parents, school leaders, and lifelong learners. He discusses the importance of encouraging initiative, cultivating independent thinking, organizing meaningful classroom activities, understanding learning curves, developing productive habits, and adapting education to the changing needs of society. His thoughtful analysis demonstrates that successful education is measured not by memorized facts, but by the learner's ability to think critically, solve problems, and apply knowledge with confidence. This carefully edited edition by Gyan Book Bharat includes an insightful Reader's Note that introduces modern readers to Swift's pioneering ideas while preserving the integrity of the original work. Though written more than a century ago, its principles continue to inspire contemporary discussions on studentcentered learning, educational innovation, cognitive development, and lifelong personal growth. Ideal for teachers, parents, education students, school administrators, homeschool educators, psychologists, trainers, researchers, and anyone passionate about effective learning, Learning by Doing offers timeless wisdom on transforming education into an active, engaging, and lifechanging experience. It remains an essential classic for understanding how meaningful learning shapes capable minds, confident individuals, and successful lives.
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