Positions Concerning the Training Up of ChildrenOriginally published in 1581 during a very active period in the history of education in England, Mulcaster's Positions, dedicated to Queen Elizabeth I, was an ambitious bid to change the direction of English schooling. Mulcaster sets down propositions for a uniform political reformation of English schools. In arguing for public over private education, he promotes physical education, a closer control of the students admitted into schools, and ways to improve both the training and careers of teachers. This authoritative edition includes an extensive introduction with biography and background to Mulcaster's ideas. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
Contents
Preface | vii |
The Style of Positions | xlv |
Richard Mulcaster | lix |
Copyright | |
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