The Teacher

This brilliant collection of essays answers critical questions about teaching. The writers explain what teaching is, its scope, its influence on character, whether it can be practiced outside the classroom or not, and its limitations. Content includes: The Ideal Teacher Ethical Instruction in the Schools Moral Instruction in the Schools Self-Cultivation in English Doubts About University Extension Specialization The Glory of the Imperfect The New Education Erroneous Limitations of the Elective System Necessary Limitations of the Elective System College Expenses A Teacher of the Olden Time Three Types of Women's Colleges Women's Education in the Nineteenth Century Women's Education at the World's Fair Why Go to College?