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The Art of Teaching

Author Gilbert Highet
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$16.00 US
Knopf | Vintage
5.2"W x 7.95"H x 0.65"D  
On sale Mar 13, 1989 | 288 Pages | 9780679723141
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The noted classicist presents his educational methodology, within the context of history, from the Sophists to modern teaching.

“This book is called The Art of Teaching because I believe that teaching is an art, not a science. Teaching involves emotions, which cannot be systematically appraised and employed, and human values, which are quite outside the grasp of science. You must throw your heart into it, you must realize that it cannot all be done by formulas, or you will spoil your work, and your pupils, and yourself.” —Gilbert Highet
Gilbert Highet was a Scottish-American writer, intellectual, and educator. He is best remembered for his work in humanities education in the twentieth century. He is the author of many books, including the seminal The Art of Teaching. He died in 1978. View titles by Gilbert Highet

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The noted classicist presents his educational methodology, within the context of history, from the Sophists to modern teaching.

“This book is called The Art of Teaching because I believe that teaching is an art, not a science. Teaching involves emotions, which cannot be systematically appraised and employed, and human values, which are quite outside the grasp of science. You must throw your heart into it, you must realize that it cannot all be done by formulas, or you will spoil your work, and your pupils, and yourself.” —Gilbert Highet

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Gilbert Highet was a Scottish-American writer, intellectual, and educator. He is best remembered for his work in humanities education in the twentieth century. He is the author of many books, including the seminal The Art of Teaching. He died in 1978. View titles by Gilbert Highet

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