The Infant System,for Developing the Intellectual and Moral Powers of All Children, from One to Seven Years of Age - Softcover

Wilderspin, Samuel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9358595655 ISBN 13: 9789358595659

Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP, 2023

Synopsis

The Infant System' is a popular educational treatise written by Samuel Wilderspin in the early 19th century. With a concise and informative approach, Wilderspin introduces an innovative method for early childhood education, focusing on the crucial years of infancy. In this influential work, Wilderspin emphasizes the significance of creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. He advocates for a systematic approach to education, encouraging the use of purpose-built infant schools and specialized teaching techniques. The book provides practical guidance on the design and organization of these institutions, offering insights into the arrangement of classrooms, curriculum development, and the role of teachers. Wilderspin also highlights the significance of incorporating physical exercises and moral teachings into the curriculum to foster holistic development. The book remains an influential work in the field of early childhood education, offering valuable insights and principles that have shaped the foundations of modern educational practices.

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About the Author

English educator Samuel Wilderspin, who was recognized for his innovative work on baby schools, was born in Hornsey, Wakefield, on March 23, 1791, and died in 1866. A child should be encouraged to learn via experience and to develop both emotionally and intellectually, in his or her opinion. His work served as the blueprint for baby schools in North America and Europe. In the London neighborhood of Hornsey, Wilderspin was created as an only kid. Born from a Christian family, Wilderspin asserted that it was his own observation and intuition, not the influence of his parents, that led him to see the existence of a greater being who was "a Maker, a Governor, and Protector of this world". Based on his experiences at Spitalfields, Wilderspin wrote On the Importance of Educating the Infant Poor in 1823. The following year, he started working for the Infant School Society and sharing his ideas about education with others. Although it failed in 1828, Wilderspin persisted in spreading his ideas around the country. "The Infant System, for developing the physical, intellectual, and moral powers off all children from 1 to 7 years of age" was written by Samuel Wilderspin.

Edition details

• Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9358595655
• ISBN 13: 9789358595659
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 274