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Talks To Teachers On Psychology; And To Students On Some Of Life's Ideals

by William James (1842–1910)

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  • 28 chapters
  • Reading level: 10th to 12th grade

"Talks To Teachers On Psychology; And To Students On Some Of Life's Ideals" by William James is a collection of lectures on psychology and education written in the late 19th century. The book aims to provide practical applications of psychological principles to improve educational practices, particularly for teachers in various learning environments. James emphasizes the importance of understanding the mind and mental processes in order to effectively engage students in their learning. The opening portion of the work introduces the context of the lectures, which were originally delivered to teachers seeking a more professional understanding of psychology as it relates to their teaching. James expresses a desire to make psychology accessible and relevant by focusing on practical implications rather than technical details. He outlines his views on the educational system in America, praising its flexibility and potential for growth while also acknowledging the mystification surrounding psychology. James sets the stage for a discussion on the dynamics of teaching and learning, emphasizing the necessity of connecting psychological insights to the sensory and emotional experiences of students to promote effective education.

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  • Educational psychology
  • College students · Conduct of life
  • Teachers · Professional ethics

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I. Psychology and the Teaching Art

The American educational organization,—What teachers may expect from psychology,—Teaching methods must agree with psychology, but cannot be immediately deduced therefrom,—The science of teaching and the science of war,—The educational uses of psychology defined,—The teacher's duty toward child-study.

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Contents

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  1. Preface
  2. I. Psychology and the Teaching Art
  3. III. The Child As a Behaving Organism
  4. VII. What the Native Reactions Are
  5. VIII. The Laws of Habit
  6. IX. The Association of Ideas
  7. XI. Attention
  8. XII. Memory
  9. XIV. Apperception
  10. XV. The Will
  11. I. Psychology and the Teaching Art
  12. II. The Stream of Consciousness
  13. III. The Child As a Behaving Organism
  14. IV. Education and Behavior
  15. V. The Necessity of Reactions
  16. VI. Native Reactions and Acquired Reactions
  17. VII. What the Native Reactions Are
  18. VIII. The Laws of Habit
  19. IX. The Association of Ideas
  20. X. Interest
  21. XI. Attention
  22. XII. Memory
  23. XIII. The Acquisition of Ideas
  24. XIV. Apperception
  25. XV. The Will
  26. I. The Gospel of Relaxation
  27. II. On a Certain Blindness in Human Beings
  28. III. What Makes a Life Significant

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This free edition of Talks To Teachers On Psychology; And To Students On Some Of Life's Ideals by William James comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #16287, released 2005-07-13. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Essays, Letters & Speeches, American Literature, Psychiatry/Psychology, Teaching & Education.

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