School Training of Defective Children

von Henry H. Goddard

132 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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"School Training of Defective Children" is a pioneering study in the field of special education and educational psychology, authored by the influential psychologist Henry H. Goddard. This work explores the methods and pedagogical approaches necessary for the effective education of children identified with developmental and cognitive disabilities. Goddard emphasizes the importance of identifying individual needs through systematic observation and psychological assessment, advocating for specialized curricula and training environments tailored to the specific cognitive abilities of students.The book provides a detailed examination of the administrative and instructional challenges faced by schools in providing appropriate care and training. It discusses the transition from institutional care to public school settings, highlighting the social and economic benefits of equipping these children with practical vocational skills. Goddard's insights into intelligence, development, and social responsibility reflect the early 20th-century movements in educational reform and the professionalization of school psychology. This volume serves as a significant historical document, illustrating the evolution of educational theories regarding developmental disabilities and the foundational efforts to provide inclusive and supportive learning environments for all children.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025450407
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Legare Street Press