"The drawings used in 'Projects for beginning woodwork and mechanical drawing' and 'Advance[d] projects in woodwork' are printed in this book. The notes and working directions, however, are not included."--p. 2. 'Essentials of woodworking: A textbook for schools', #71855, by the same author, contains that omitted material.

Release date is 2022-05-18

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"Correlated Courses in Woodwork and Mechanical Drawing" by Ira Samuel Griffith is an educational manual written in the early 20th century. The publication outlines a comprehensive curriculum designed for teaching manual training, focusing on woodwork and mechanical drawing in public schools. It emphasizes the importance of proper organization and thoughtful execution in instructional methods while presenting practical plans and guidelines to enhance students' skills. The opening of the book provides an introduction to the author's motivations and pedagogical philosophy concerning manual training. Griffith stresses that the book is based on years of experience and aims to offer effective teaching strategies rather than strictly theoretical approaches. He highlights the necessity of balancing skill and thought in teaching woodworking and drawing, advocating for a more thoughtful organization of curriculum to bolster students' engagement and learning outcomes. This section lays the groundwork for the detailed lesson outlines and instructional recommendations that follow throughout the manual. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Originally published: United States: The Manual Arts Press, 1912