Strayer, George D. (George Drayton)
"A Brief Course in the Teaching Process" by George D. Strayer is an educational guide written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the practical elements of effective teaching methods, highlighting the challenges faced by educators in the classroom. Strayer seeks to bridge the gap between educational theory and its application in daily teaching practices. The opening of the book introduces the author's intention to help teachers grow in their instructional skills and understand the art of teaching. Strayer emphasizes that the focus should be on classroom problems, utilizing accessible terminology, and presenting various types of teaching methods. He critiques existing educational literature for being overly theoretical and lacking practical examples, reinforcing his commitment to demonstrating effective teaching practices and providing lesson plans that illustrate the principles discussed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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