The Ascham, Roger 1515-1568 creator text utu 1999 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Scholemaster" by Roger Ascham is a historical treatise on education written during the late 16th century. The book discusses the principles and methodologies of teaching Latin, primarily aimed at educating young gentlemen and noble youths in a private setting. Ascham emphasizes the importance of proper pedagogy, advocating for a nurturing and encouraging approach to learning rather than one based on fear and punishment. At the start of "The Scholemaster," the author presents a narrative framework in which he recalls a significant discussion among prominent scholars and advisors during a royal dinner at Queen Elizabeth I's court. Through their conversation, Ascham articulates the belief that harsh disciplinary methods often lead children to despise learning. He reflects on his own educational experiences and explores the characteristics of effective teachers and students, arguing for a learning environment that fosters love for knowledge over fear of punishment. This opening sets the stage for his elaborate exploration of teaching methods throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) HTML Release date is 1999-08-01 Produced by Judy Boss Original publication data not identified Latin language -- Grammar -- Early works to 1800 PA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1844 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1844 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133050.0 1844