Publisher's Synopsis
The Professional Training of Secondary Teachers in the United States is a book written by George Washington Andrew Luckey in 1903. The book is a comprehensive study of the training practices of secondary teachers in the United States during the early 20th century. It covers a wide range of topics related to teacher training, including the history of teacher education, the role of universities in teacher training, and the methods used to train teachers.The book provides an in-depth analysis of the different approaches to teacher training that were prevalent at the time, including the normal school system, university-based programs, and apprenticeship models. It also examines the challenges faced by teacher educators in developing effective training programs, such as the lack of standardization in curriculum and the difficulty of assessing teacher performance.Throughout the book, Luckey emphasizes the importance of professional training for secondary teachers in order to improve the quality of education in the United States. He argues that teacher training should be based on a solid foundation of theory and practice, and that it should be designed to meet the specific needs of different types of students and schools.Overall, The Professional Training of Secondary Teachers in the United States is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of teacher education in the United States, as well as for those involved in teacher training and professional development today.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.