Amazon cover image
Image from Amazon.com
Image from Google Jackets

The Impact and Legacy of Educational Sloyd : Head and Hands in Harness / David J. Whittaker ; in collaboration with Gísli Thorsteinsson, Brynjar Ólafsson, Aki Rasinen and Esa-Matti Järvinen

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Routledge , 2014.Edition: 1st edDescription: xvi, 215 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780415814812
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 23 372.55 WHI
Summary: Originating in Finland in 1865, Educational Sloyd used school-based handicrafts to promote a holistic approach to learning through the dynamic interdependence of the mind and body. This historical study traces the evolution of Sloyd from its development by Uno Cygnaeus and Otto Salomon through its enthusiastic adoption across Europe and America. It examines how this pedagogical movement challenged conventional schooling and ultimately laid the structural foundations for modern manual arts, technical training, and technological education.
Tags from this library: No tags from this library for this title. Log in to add tags.
Star ratings
    Average rating: 0.0 (0 votes)
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Notes Barcode
VC Office Books SNU LIBRARY 372.55 WHI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not For Loan Books Received from VC office VC087
Total holds: 0

Originating in Finland in 1865, Educational Sloyd used school-based handicrafts to promote a holistic approach to learning through the dynamic interdependence of the mind and body. This historical study traces the evolution of Sloyd from its development by Uno Cygnaeus and Otto Salomon through its enthusiastic adoption across Europe and America. It examines how this pedagogical movement challenged conventional schooling and ultimately laid the structural foundations for modern manual arts, technical training, and technological education.

There are no comments on this title.

to post a comment.
Share

© Copyright Shiv Nadar University 2012. All Rights Reserved.  Disclaimer |  Sitemap
The Shiv Nadar University has been established under U.P. Act No 12 of 2011. Shiv Nadar University is UGC Approved.