Biographical Sketch of Ezekiel Cheever (Classic Reprint): With Notes on the Free Schools and Early School-Books of New England - Softcover
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Biographical sketch of Ezekiel Cheever, a pivotal New England schoolmaster and his lasting impact on education
This nonfiction portrait reveals the life of Ezekiel Cheever, a mentor to early American students and a key figure in New England schooling. It weaves together his career, teaching methods, and the tools he used to shape young minds, including his popular Accidence and his approach to Latin instruction. The volume also places Cheever in the broader context of free schools and the early school-books that helped form a generation of learners.
- Learn how a strict yet affectionate classroom presence inspired discipline, diligence, and loyalty in students
- Discover Cheever’s pedagogy, from Latin primers to practical handbooks that guided generations of teachers
- See the connection between individual schoolmasters and the growth of education in colonial New England
- Explore the historical background of early English and Latin teaching, and the culture of schooling
Ideal for readers of educational history, colonial America, and anyone curious about the origins of American schooling.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the life and work of Ezekiel Cheever, a pivotal figure in the development of early American education. The author examines Cheever's career as a schoolmaster, starting with his role in the establishment of the first school in New Haven, Connecticut, and tracing his journey to Boston where he became the headmaster of the famed Latin School. The book explores Cheever's impact on the educational landscape of New England, highlighting how he helped shape the curriculum, the structure of schools, and the very concept of public education in the region. Cheeverââ â¢s legacy extended beyond his teaching, as he served as a model for generations of educators, advocating for a system of schools that offered opportunities to all, regardless of social standing. The author thoughtfully contextualizes Cheever's work within the broader historical and cultural landscape of early America, illuminating how the evolution of education during this period intertwined with the social, religious, and political shifts of the time. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the origins of education in early America, revealing the profound influence of individuals like Ezekiel Cheever who shaped the intellectual and cultural foundations of the nation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330963821_0
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