The Appointment Of Teachers In Cities A Descriptive Critical And Constructive Study (1915)

""The Appointment of Teachers in Cities: A Descriptive Critical and Constructive Study"" is a book written by Frank Washington Ballou in 1915. The book is a comprehensive study of the process of appointing teachers in urban areas, and it examines the various factors that influence this process. Ballou's book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the appointment of teachers in cities. The first section provides an overview of the current state of teacher appointments in urban areas, including the challenges and opportunities that exist. The second section delves into the various factors that influence the appointment process, such as political considerations, educational qualifications, and personal characteristics. The third section of the book is a critical examination of the appointment process, and it highlights some of the flaws and shortcomings that exist. Ballou argues that the appointment process is often influenced by factors that have little to do with the qualifications of the candidates, and that this can lead to a less effective educational system. The final section of the book offers constructive suggestions for improving the appointment process. Ballou proposes several reforms, such as the establishment of professional standards for teachers and the creation of independent bodies to oversee the appointment process. Overall, ""The Appointment of Teachers in Cities"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in education policy and the challenges facing urban education systems. Ballou's insights and recommendations continue to be relevant today, more than a century after the book was first published.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.