The McMurry, Charles A. (Charles Alexander) 1857-1929 creator text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Elements of General Method, Based on the Principles of Herbart" by Charles A. McMurry is an educational treatise written in the late 19th century. The work explores pedagogical concepts grounded in the Herbartian principles, highlighting the importance of moral character development within education. It aims to guide educators in effectively integrating these principles into their teaching methodologies. The beginning of the text introduces the Herbart School of Pedagogy, detailing its influence in Germany and the enthusiasm it has generated among American educators. McMurry emphasizes the need for education to transcend mere knowledge acquisition, advocating for an educational aim centered on moral character-building. He sets the stage for discussing various educational challenges and the alignment of curricula with the moral objectives of teaching. The opening chapters raise pressing questions regarding the true purpose of education, encouraging reflective thought about the methodologies employed in schools. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2006-10-29 E-text prepared by Al Haines Original publication data not identified Education Teaching Herbart, Johann Friedrich, 1776-1841 LB Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19659 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19659 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133446.0 19659