Letters From Hofwyl: On The Educational Institutions Of De Fellenberg

By Louisa Mary Barwell

Book Overview

""Letters From Hofwyl: On The Educational Institutions Of De Fellenberg"" is a book written by Louisa Mary Barwell in 1842. The book is a collection of letters that Barwell wrote to her family and friends during her stay at Hofwyl, a school founded by Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi in Switzerland. In her letters, Barwell describes her observations of the educational institutions of De Fellenberg, which were inspired by Pestalozzi's principles of education. She provides a detailed account of the methods used to educate the students, including the use of object lessons, physical exercise, and hands-on learning experiences. Barwell also discusses the daily routines and activities of the students, as well as the role of the teachers and staff in the educational process. The book provides a unique insight into the educational practices of the time and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104140985
• ISBN13: 9781104140984
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"