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100 1 _aMacClintock, Porter Lander,
_d1873-1939
245 1 0 _aLiterature in the Elementary School
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-02-21
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Literature in the Elementary School" by Porter Lander MacClintock is an educational guidebook written in the early 20th century. The text explores the role and significance of literature in shaping children’s education, highlighting how various types of literature can enhance artistic appreciation, cultivate imagination, and develop emotional understanding in young students. The author emphasizes the importance of choosing appropriate literary works that align with children's developmental stages and interests. The opening of the book outlines its purpose and foundational concepts, indicating that literature should be regarded not just as a collection of texts, but as an artistic discipline capable of delivering unique educational benefits. MacClintock reflects on his experiences with literature instruction in a laboratory school setting, guided by philosophy and psychology principles. He lays a critical approach to selecting literature, advocating for pieces that foster imagination and creativity, while remaining accessible and relevant to children’s lives. The introduction sets the stage for a comprehensive discussion on how literature can enrich children's educational experiences, invoking a blend of theory, critique, and practical advice for educators. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLiterature -- Study and teaching
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35341
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