02547cam a22003013u 4500 7020 UtSlPG 20260610133200.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QH Cooper, Lane, 1875-1959 Louis Agassiz as a Teacher; illustrative extracts on his method of instruction Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-12-01 This eBook was produced by Avinash Kothare, David Starner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Louis Agassiz as a Teacher; illustrative extracts on his method of instruction" by Lane Cooper is a scholarly examination of the pedagogical strategies employed by the eminent naturalist and scientist Louis Agassiz, written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a collection of insights and illustrative extracts that detail Agassiz's unique approach to teaching, emphasizing observation, experiential learning, and intellectual engagement. Through various anecdotes and documented interactions with his students, Cooper explores the transformative impact of Agassiz's teaching philosophy, which aims to bridge the gap between the natural sciences and the humanities. The content chronicles Agassiz's teaching experiences, primarily at institutions like Neuchatel and Harvard, highlighting his individualized approach to instruction. Central to his method was the belief that students must learn to observe the details in nature to truly understand broader concepts. Each chapter includes accounts of how Agassiz challenged his students—often leaving them alone with specimens to encourage independent discovery and learning. Through these illustrative lessons, Agassiz instilled a sense of wonder and inquiry in his students, aiming not just to impart knowledge but to foster a lifelong passion for learning and scientific exploration. The book ultimately captures the essence of Agassiz's educational legacy, advocating for a holistic understanding of knowledge that transcends specialized fields. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7020 49014 49014