Training the Teacher

Schauffler, A. F. (Adolphus Frederick), 1845-1919Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.5

Word count: 473K words
Chapters: 48

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Training the Teacher by Brumbaugh, Lamoreaux, Lawrance, and SchaufflerAuthor: Schauffler, A. F. (Adolphus Frederick), 1845-1919,Language: English, Class: BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship, Release Date: Mar 26, 2010

Editor's review

This book is a practical guide to teacher training, written by several authors, with Schoffler contributing parts of it. As a public-domain e-book, its value lies not in the completeness of a theoretical system but in treating teaching as a trainable, decomposable practical skill: from classroom preparation and lesson organization to communication with students, it offers concrete, actionable tips. The style is plain and direct, carrying the pragmatic temper of early twentieth-century educational writing; it reads like an experienced old teacher demonstrating step by step. For today's researchers, it is also a sample for observing early conceptions of teacher preparation, to be read against contemporary pedagogy to see which suggestions remain fresh and which have changed with the times. Suitable as an introductory reader for normal-school students or a desk reference for in-service teachers, especially for browsing while preparing teaching-research activities or writing teaching reflections for plain inspiration.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Normal-school students who need to build a basic understanding of teaching practice
Primary and secondary school teachers in service who wish to draw on traditional methods of lesson organization
Researchers in educational history concerned with how early teacher-training texts were written
General readers interested in public-domain educational literature

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting systematic modern teaching theory and empirical research
Front-line teachers who need direct alignment with contemporary curriculum standards
Casual readers who prefer literary narration or light essays

Reading tips

First read through the table of contents and select the chapters closest to your current teaching context for close reading.
After each section, write down three small changes you can apply in class immediately.
Read together with colleagues and hold one teaching-research discussion around the book's suggestions.

About the publisher

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for someone with no teaching experience?

Yes. The book breaks teaching into concrete steps and uses plain language without relying on jargon, so beginners can build a basic impression of classroom organization. However, it does not provide a modern educational psychology framework; it is advisable to consult a contemporary introduction to pedagogy as well.

Can the methods in the book still be used directly today?

Partly. The plain advice on lesson preparation, questioning, classroom order, and teacher-student communication still has reference value; but the parts concerning textbook content, class size, and technical means are clearly outdated and need to be adapted to current conditions rather than copied wholesale.

This is an original English-language book—is it difficult to read?

The original is in English, with somewhat traditional sentence patterns, but the wording overall is plain. Readers with college-level English reading ability can get through it with a dictionary; if you only want the key points, start with the opening and summary paragraphs of each chapter.

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About the author

Schauffler, A. F. (Adolphus Frederick), 1845-1919 Author · American · 1845–1919

A. F. Schauffler (Adolphus Frederick Schauffler, 1845–1919) was an American Presbyterian minister and writer. Public information about his life is limited, and what can be confirmed centers mainly on his religious identity and writing activities. He served in church work and wrote for readers, producing biographies of religious figures and devotional works intended for faith formation and personal devotion. His representative work, Training the Teacher, judging from its title and similar works of the period, appears to be a teacher-training or religious-education text, reflecting his concern for equipping teachers and passing on the faith. His writing tends to be practical and instructional, serving church education and lay reading. Although details of his output and influence are difficult to verify, his identity as both minister and writer, along with his religious writing, offers a basic framework for understanding his works.