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Theory of Mental Discipline In Transfer of Learning

This is the oldest of all transfer theories (also known as the Faculty Theory) . This theory assumes that the mind of composed of so many independent faculties, e.g. memory, attention, imagination, reasoning and judgment. These faculties, according to this theory, are nothing but the “muscles of the mind” and like muscles of the body, […]

Correlation In The Teaching of Various Subjects

“No subject is ever well understood and no art is intelligently practiced, if the light which the other studies are able to throw upon it is deliberately shut out.” Education is a co-ordinated process. Teaching of various subjects is hence correlated. Herbert first conceived the idea of correlating the teaching of various subjects. Later on […]

Characteristics of a Good Civics Teaching Method

“Even the best curriculum and the most perfect syllabus remains dead unless quickened into life by the right methods of teaching and the right kind of teachers”
Method is the means of reaching predetermined ends. It forms the most important link in the total teaching-learning chain with the goals and purpose on one hand and results […]

Curriculum And Teacher According To Naturalism

Naturalism is a kind of philosophical concept. Ward had said,
“Naturalism is the doctrine which separates nature from God, subordinates spirit to matter and sets up unchangeable laws as supreme”.
According to this law, nature is supreme, all answers should be sought in nature and it alone can solve all the philosophical problems.
Like any other concept, […]