Progressive Education: Observations on the first four years of childhoodLongman, Orme, Brown, Green & Longmans, 1839 - Education |
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... We find from an attentive observation of children that they are severally endowed with faculties varying in power , and more or less susceptible of improvement . We know little of the different PRELIMINARY CHAPTER . 9.
... We find from an attentive observation of children that they are severally endowed with faculties varying in power , and more or less susceptible of improvement . We know little of the different PRELIMINARY CHAPTER . 9.
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... observation of these natural gifts ; and this is , to discover that happy combination of them which will place their ... observing the generality of mankind we feel that most men are not what they might have been : we find individuals ...
... observation of these natural gifts ; and this is , to discover that happy combination of them which will place their ... observing the generality of mankind we feel that most men are not what they might have been : we find individuals ...
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... observation an indication of character which we should be careful to turn to advantage . It is the proof of a vigorous and healthy state of mind ; but as soon as ever there is any appear- ance of the natural disposition being ...
... observation an indication of character which we should be careful to turn to advantage . It is the proof of a vigorous and healthy state of mind ; but as soon as ever there is any appear- ance of the natural disposition being ...
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... observation , can only point out general principles , in the application of which innumerable modifications must always take place . I will only add , that strong minds alone are capable of deep feelings ; and that delicacy and ...
... observation , can only point out general principles , in the application of which innumerable modifications must always take place . I will only add , that strong minds alone are capable of deep feelings ; and that delicacy and ...
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... observe in children the best inten- tions , accompanied with an anxious desire to do their duty : the germ of such a disposition exists in every mind , and particular circumstances , or a mother's happy instinct , will often foster and ...
... observe in children the best inten- tions , accompanied with an anxious desire to do their duty : the germ of such a disposition exists in every mind , and particular circumstances , or a mother's happy instinct , will often foster and ...
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