Description: This book delves into the life and educational philosophies of a 17th-century figure deeply concerned with improving how children learn. Orphaned young and frustrated by his own inadequate schooling, the author dedicated his life to developing new and engaging methods of instruction. This historical account traces the author's journey from student to teacher to reformer, highlighting his groundbreaking belief that education begins at home and that real-world experiences are crucial for young minds. It explores his innovative approach to language learning, exemplified by his famed "Gate of Languages" textbook, which revolutionized Latin instruction across Europe and beyond. The book also examines the author's broader philosophical ideas, including his Christian Cosmogony and fascination with universal knowledge. By weaving together biography, historical context, and intellectual analysis, this book illuminates the enduring impact of the author's insights on education and his unwavering belief in the transformative power of knowledge. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Number of Pages: 482
Type: textbook
Book Title: Great Didactic of John Amos Comenius (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.3 in
Topic: Motivational & Inspirational
Publication Year: 2017
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Self-Help
Item Weight: 7.4 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: John Amos Comenius
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
