The Mind and Its Education
Unlocking the Potential of the Mind: A Comprehensive Guide to Educational PsychologyBy George Herbert Betts
Length8h 3m
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In "The Mind and Its Education," George Herbert Betts embarks on a profound exploration of the cognitive processes that underpin effective learning. Integrating contemporary psychological theories with pragmatic educational practices, Betts delves into the intricate relationship between thought and instruction. His literary style is characterized by clarity and rigor, making complex ideas accessible to educators and scholars alike. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century educational reform, the book serves as a critical commentary on how psychological insights can transform pedagogical approaches, advocating for a more holistic understanding of the learner's mind. George Herbert Betts was an influential educator and psychologist, whose experiences in progressive education shaped his perspective on teaching and learning. Having witnessed the limitations of conventional methods, he sought to bridge the gap between psychological theory and classroom practice. Betts'Äô work is marked by a commitment to fostering intellectual inquiry and emotional engagement in the learning process, making his insights imperative for the evolving field of education during his time. This book is essential reading for educators, psychologists, and anyone invested in the principles of effective teaching. Betts'Äô rigorous analysis and innovative ideas provide a robust framework for understanding the cognitive dimensions of education, offering valuable strategies for creating an engaging and empowering learning environment.
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GenreEducation and Learning
Length8 hrs 3 mins
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Publish dateNov 19, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
14. POINTS OF FAILURE IN ATTENTION
624. PROBLEMS IN OBSERVATION AND INTROSPECTION
25. TYPES OF ATTENTION
63CHAPTER XI
36. IMPROVING THE POWER OF ATTENTION
64MEMORY
47. PROBLEMS IN OBSERVATION AND INTROSPECTION
651. THE NATURE OF MEMORY
5CHAPTER III
662. THE FOUR FACTORS INVOLVED IN MEMORY
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6THE BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM
673. THE STUFF OF MEMORY
71. THE RELATIONS OF MIND AND BRAIN
684. LAWS UNDERLYING MEMORY
82. THE MIND'S DEPENDENCE ON THE EXTERNAL WORLD
695. RULES FOR USING THE MEMORY
93. STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
706. WHAT CONSTITUTES A GOOD MEMORY
104. GROSS STRUCTURE OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
717. MEMORY DEVICES
115. LOCALIZATION OF FUNCTION IN THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
728. PROBLEMS IN OBSERVATION AND INTROSPECTION
126. FORMS OF SENSORY STIMULI
73CHAPTER XII
13CHAPTER IV
74THINKING
14MENTAL DEVELOPMENT AND MOTOR TRAINING
751. DIFFERENT TYPES OF THINKING
151. FACTORS DETERMINING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
762. THE FUNCTION OF THINKING
162. DEVELOPMENT OF NERVOUS SYSTEM THROUGH USE
773. THE MECHANISM OF THINKING
173. EDUCATION AND THE TRAINING OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
784. THE CONCEPT
184. IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH AND VIGOR OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
795. JUDGMENT
195. PROBLEMS FOR INTROSPECTION AND OBSERVATION
806. REASONING
20CHAPTER V
817. PROBLEMS IN OBSERVATION AND INTROSPECTION
21HABIT
82CHAPTER XIII
221. THE NATURE OF HABIT
83INSTINCT
232. THE PLACE OF HABIT IN THE ECONOMY OF OUR LIVES
841. THE NATURE OF INSTINCT
243. THE TYRANNY OF HABIT
852. LAW OF THE APPEARANCE AND DISAPPEARANCE OF INSTINCTS
254. HABIT-FORMING A PART OF EDUCATION
863. THE INSTINCT OF IMITATION
265. RULES FOR HABIT-FORMING
874. THE INSTINCT OF PLAY
276. PROBLEMS IN OBSERVATION AND INTROSPECTION
885. OTHER USEFUL INSTINCTS
28CHAPTER VI
896. FEAR
29SENSATION
907. OTHER UNDESIRABLE INSTINCTS
301. HOW WE COME TO KNOW THE EXTERNAL WORLD
918. PROBLEMS IN OBSERVATION AND INTROSPECTION
312. THE NATURE OF SENSATION
92CHAPTER XIV
323. SENSORY QUALITIES AND THEIR END-ORGANS
93FEELING AND ITS FUNCTIONS
334. PROBLEMS IN OBSERVATION AND INTROSPECTION
941. THE NATURE OF FEELING
34CHAPTER VII
952. MOOD AND DISPOSITION
35PERCEPTION
963. PERMANENT FEELING ATTITUDES, OR SENTIMENTS
361. THE FUNCTION OF PERCEPTION
974. PROBLEMS IN OBSERVATION AND INTROSPECTION
372. THE NATURE OF PERCEPTION
98CHAPTER XV
383. THE PERCEPTION OF SPACE
99THE EMOTIONS
394. THE PERCEPTION OF TIME
1001. THE PRODUCING AND EXPRESSING OF EMOTION
405. THE TRAINING OF PERCEPTION
1012. THE CONTROL OF EMOTIONS
416. PROBLEMS IN OBSERVATION AND INTROSPECTION
1023. CULTIVATION OF THE EMOTIONS
42CHAPTER VIII
1034. EMOTIONS AS MOTIVES
43MENTAL IMAGES AND IDEAS
1045. PROBLEMS IN OBSERVATION AND INTROSPECTION
441. THE PART PLAYED BY PAST EXPERIENCE
105CHAPTER XVI
452. HOW PAST EXPERIENCE IS CONSERVED
106INTEREST
463. INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN IMAGERY
1071. THE NATURE OF INTEREST
474. THE FUNCTION OF IMAGES
1082. DIRECT AND INDIRECT INTEREST
485. THE CULTIVATION OF IMAGERY
1093. TRANSITORINESS OF CERTAIN INTERESTS
496. PROBLEMS IN INTROSPECTION AND OBSERVATION
1104. SELECTION AMONG OUR INTERESTS
50CHAPTER IX
1115. INTEREST FUNDAMENTAL IN EDUCATION
51IMAGINATION
1126. ORDER OF DEVELOPMENT OF OUR INTERESTS
521. THE PLACE OF IMAGINATION IN MENTAL ECONOMY
1137. PROBLEMS IN OBSERVATION AND INTROSPECTION
532. THE MATERIAL USED BY IMAGINATION
114CHAPTER XVII
543. TYPES OF IMAGINATION
115THE WILL
554. TRAINING THE IMAGINATION
1161. THE NATURE OF THE WILL
565. PROBLEMS FOR OBSERVATION AND INTROSPECTION
1172. THE EXTENT OF VOLUNTARY CONTROL OVER OUR ACTS
57CHAPTER X
118A VALUABLE BOOK FOR TEACHERS
58ASSOCIATION
119APPLETONS' NEW TEACHERS' BOOKS
591. THE NATURE OF ASSOCIATION
120APPLETONS' NEW TEACHERS' BOOKS
602. THE TYPES OF ASSOCIATION
121Footnotes:
613. TRAINING IN ASSOCIATION
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