Originally published in 1973, this is a selection of the educational writings of H. E. Armstrong, edited with a full introduction by W. H. Brock. Henry Armstrong (1848-1937) was a controversial and energetic publicist for reforms in science teaching and curricula. He was concerned to make teaching at all levels less didactic and authoritarian, more practical and experimental; where possible a student should be prompted by his own curiosity, and should learn things first hand. He called his approach 'heuristic' - meaning learning through discovery - and sought to establish it through public platforms like the British Association, schools and through his own training of teachers. In his introduction Dr Brock offers a historical critique of Dr Armstrong's methods and achievements, and considers to what extent he can be seen as a progenitor of subsequent curriculum reforms.

This 1973 book contains a selection of the educational writings of H. E. Armstrong, edited with a full introduction by W. H. Brock.

Book Information
ISBN 9780521169417
Author W. H. Brock
Format Paperback
Page Count 174
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 200g
Dimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 10mm