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The Art of Teaching

by Gilbert Highet · 1950

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The noted classicist presents his educational methodology, within the context of history, from the Sophists to modern teaching.

Subject
educationeducationMore like thisLess of thisself-helpself-helpMore like thisLess of this
Themes
teachersteachersMore like thisLess of this
Setting
FranceFranceMore like thisLess of thisGermanyGermanyMore like thisLess of thisOxfordOxfordMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 125 pages

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