The Teaching of Classics
The Teaching of Classics
Incorporated Association of Assistant Masters in Secondary Schools
April 2016
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Originally published in 1954, as one of a post-war series on the teaching of the main subjects in the secondary school curriculum, this book dispenses advice to teachers on how to teach classics to all school levels. Chapters are broad in scope and cover the teaching of classics to junior schools, secondary schools and sixth forms, as well as subjects such as 'Teaching methods', 'Examinations' and 'Aids to the teaching of classics'. The book also suggests multiple ideas for lessons. Appendices are included for reference. This book will be of great value to scholars of the history of education.
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April 2016Paperback
9781316509661
258 pages
210 × 147 × 15 mm
0.63kg
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Table of Contents
- Foreword A. W. S. Hutchings
- Preface
- Members of the committee
- Corresponding members
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Junior and middle-school Latin
- 3. Greek: the early years
- 4. Teaching methods
- 5. Classics in the sixth form
- 6. Ancient history, life and literature
- 7. Classics in the secondary modern school
- 8. Examinations
- 9. Aids to the teaching of classics
- Appendix 1. The pronunciation of Latin
- Appendix 2. The pronunciation of Greek
- Appendix 3. Examination requirements for entry to universities and professions
- Appendix 4. Short bibliography on the teaching of classics
- Appendix 5. Classical societies and courses
- Indexes.
