General Maxims of Teaching

Timeless Maxims for Teaching from Pioneer American Educator Amos Bronson Alcott

Transcendentalist philosopher, early American educator, and father of famed writer Louisa May Alcott, Amos Bronson Alcott identified fifty-eight maxims to be a good teacher in 1826. These collected words of wisdom and counsel guided his own educational techniques, and informed his famed teaching practices at Boston’s Temple School. These lessons remain vital today for any reader looking for advice and wisdom on the art of teaching. Elegantly stamped in a pocket sized hardback, this title is a perfect gift for any seasoned or aspiring teacher.