| Summary: | "Modern teaching methods have undergone profound changes even in the past decade. As the author points out in this new approach to the educational problem, teachers in training and in service must keep in mind the social point of view. His book has two objectives: First, the interpretation and application of recent developments in the psychology of motivation to large scale educational planning. Second, the incorporation of such application into an orderly statement of social principles of education. How the application of well established principles of social psychology makes possible the fuller achievement of this difficult but highly desirable goal is here set forth. The teaching devices provided are in keeping with the purpose and emphasis of the text. Large projects are set up, closely approximating the life situations of the educator--and readily carried over into them. These are enriched by abundant suggestions, questions, and references. To their solution the content of the book directly contributes. In brief, here are combined the progressive outlook on education with the practical plans of a successful classroom teacher; high appreciation of social values, with a rigorous scientific spirit"--Jacket. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2015 APA, all rights reserved)
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