Psychology Applied to Education A Series of Lectures on the Theory and Practice of Education

Originally published in 1926, this book presents the content of a series of lectures written by the British philosopher and psychologist James Ward (1843?1925). Their focus is on the theory and practice of education, providing an account regarding the application of psychological methods within an educational context. The 14 lectures were, for the most part, first delivered during the Easter Term of 1880 in the Literary Schools at Cambridge University. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in psychology, the history of education and child development.

Preface; 1. The possibility and value of a theory of education; 2. The general nature and growth of mind; 3. Growth of mind (continued): childhood and youth; 4. Perception of objects and training to observe; 5. Retentiveness, reproduction and imagination; 6. Thinking, abstraction and generalization; 7. Intellectual and logical training; 8. Education values; 9. Development of will and formation of habits and character; 10. Volition, sense of justice, and benevolence; 11. Discipline and authority; 12. The moral education of the young; 13. Individuality; 14. Personality the final aim of education; Index.