Normal School Education and Efficiency in Teaching (1906)

Normal School Education and Efficiency in Teaching is a book written by Junius Lathrop Meriam and originally published in 1906. The book is a comprehensive study of the role of normal schools in the education and training of teachers. Meriam explores the history and development of normal schools, their curriculum, and the methods of instruction used to prepare teachers for the classroom.The book discusses the importance of the normal school in promoting efficiency in teaching and improving the quality of education in the United States. Meriam argues that normal schools play a critical role in developing the skills and knowledge necessary for effective teaching, and that they are essential for ensuring that teachers are well-prepared to meet the challenges of the classroom.Throughout the book, Meriam provides examples of successful normal schools and outlines the key characteristics that make them effective. He also discusses the challenges facing normal schools and offers suggestions for how they can be improved.Overall, Normal School Education and Efficiency in Teaching is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education in the United States, and for those seeking to understand the role of normal schools in the training of teachers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.