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Preface In response to oft-repeated requests from many earnest students of child life, who are ever alert to the advantages to be derived from the systematizing of natural aptitude, I place this text-hook of simple woodwork, based on Froehelian ideals, before my fellow teachers and the public generally. Years of earnest thought have been devoted to the evolution of an occupation, untrammeled by convention, yet at once simple, natural, fascinating, and educationally effective, capable of being made the hub of co-ordination, and of being expounded by every thoughtful teacher, without undue study and preparation. The scheme is designed to cultivate the active and creative instincts; to give practice in failure and success; to test the ability to concentrate the mind whilst doing a definite thing; to provide means of communication between the teacher and the child, whereby the latter can render observant information, from which the teacher can impart more exact knowledge; to open up an avenue of research for the student of child life, and to give to the teacher- full scope for individualism in the attainment of educational ideals. The "Suggestions for the consideration of Teachers" recently issued by the Board of Education—although distinctly stated to be of a tentative character—is a clear sign of impending changes. It is an official blast which sounds the clarion notes of a new era. The "bridging over" of the fatal gap which now exists, will be an accomplished fact in the near future. An "occupation craft-room" will be required in each school building, wherein each child on roll will receive—under the guidance of a specialist teacher—real co-ordinated instruction which will infuse new life into ordinary school routine, and make the why and wherefore of education more apparent to the child. Many teachers may disagree with some of the suggestions in the following chapters; in that event, they should ask themselves whether their own procedure, however sanctioned by convention, may not be open to question. "The severe tests to which the scheme has been subjected, and the unqualified success which has invariably attended the trials, emboldens me to give assurances which would otherwise lie impossible or egotistic. In the introductory chapter, the general principles underlying the whole scheme are set forth, and the text and drawings following show, in the most simple and minute language, the necessary details of construction of each of the Standard Models, whilst the numerous diagrams of tools—kindly lent by Messrs. Marples & Sons, Limited. Sheftield—and photo, blocks illustrating the methods of handling and using the simple tools will be found of value for enlarging diagrams for demonstration purposes. A brief synopsis of the procedure for constructing each model is arranged at the end of each lesson to simplify and indicate method. The co-ordination lessons are suggested titles only, and these may he transposed, deleted, or modified to meet actual requirements. I have to gratefully acknowledge my obligations to my old school-fellow, Mr. W. K. Todd, of Heenham, Eeading, and Mr. K. Hodson. of Manchester, for revision of manuscript and proof reading; to Miss Amy Walmsley, of Bedford, and Miss. J.B. Dickens, of Manchester, for warm appreciation, encouragement, and valuable suggestions; to my assistants, Messrs. Ogden. Fielding. and Deighton, the Lady Teachers of the Manchester Special Schools, and the Principals of Kindergarten Training Colleges and Schools, who have introduced the work, for their enthusiastic efforts to give correct renderings of the Ideals. Joseph H. Judd Heaton Moor December 4th, 1905 Contents Preface Introduction Plan of a General Handcraft Room Elevations and Sections of a Universal Handcraft Bench List of Standard and Alternative Models Scheme of Lessons and Models for 1st Year Scholars Scheme of Lessons and Models for 2nd Year Scholars Scheme of Lessons and Models for 3rd Year, 4th Year, and Adv. Supplemental and Sequence or Continuation Lessons Photo Block of Tool Equipment Cost of Equipment Description of, and Notes of Lessons on The Equipment, Apparatus, and Tools Notes of Lessons Tool Position Drills Notes on the Woods and other Material Used Photo Block of 1st Year Models Diagram to Illustrate Strip Paper Designs Line Diagrams of Models, 1st Year Course Photo Block of 2nd Year Models Line Diagrams of Models, 2nd Year Course Photo Blocks of 3rd or Advanced Course of Work, Drawing and Construction of Simple Toys Line Diagrams of 3rd and Advanced Models Glossary of Technical Terms Index
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