Project Gutenberg 2004-07-29 Public domain in the USA. 129 Pearson, Francis B. (Francis Bail) 1853 1938 Pearson, Francis Bail Pearson, F. B. (Francis Bail) Reveries of a Schoolmaster In medias res -- Retrospect -- Brown -- Psychological -- Balking -- Lanterns -- Complete living -- My speech -- School-teaching -- Beefsteak -- Freedom -- Things -- Targets -- Sinners -- Hoeing potatoes -- Changing the mind -- The point of view -- Picnics -- Make-believe -- Behavior -- Forefingers -- Story-telling -- Grandmother -- My world -- This or that -- Rabbit pedagogy -- Perspective -- Purely pedagogical -- Longevity -- Four-leaf clover -- Mountain-climbing. Produced by Al Haines “Reveries of a Schoolmaster” by Francis B. Pearson is a reflective work that combines elements of memoir and pedagogy, written in the early 20th century. This book captures the thoughts and experiences of a schoolmaster as he navigates the complexities of teaching and education, imbued with a sense of nostalgia and introspection. The central theme revolves around the growth and development of both students and teachers, as Pearson contemplates what it truly means to educate and be educated, emphasizing the importance of understanding in the learning process. The opening of the work establishes a contemplative and philosophical tone as the narrator introduces the concept of “in medias res,” setting the stage for his reflections. He reflects on his own educational journey, touching on the significance of engaging students directly in meaningful ways. This includes metaphorical comparisons of teaching to hoeing potatoes, where the focus is on creating favorable conditions for growth rather than micromanaging outcomes. Pearson muses about the nature of education, the relationship between teachers and students, and how genuine understanding leads to true mastery, all while grounding his thoughts in relatable anecdotes and conversational musings. This intriguing blend of personal narrative and educational philosophy invites readers to reflect on their own experiences with learning and teaching. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Teaching Teachers -- Biography Pearson, Francis B. (Francis Bail), 1853- LB Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Parenthood & Family Relations Category: Teaching & Education 296011 2025-08-06T03:42:44.407836 text/html 295877 295822 2024-11-06T06:02:01.030820 2023-10-06T07:39:25.548308 text/html text/html 190642 2025-08-06T03:42:50.550782 application/epub+zip 192972 2025-08-06T03:42:47.055820 application/epub+zip 179067 2025-08-06T03:42:46.015801 application/epub+zip 343451 2025-08-06T03:42:53.426748 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 314721 2025-08-06T03:42:49.886778 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 277324 2022-09-06T23:58:20.963327 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 279430 2025-08-06T03:42:44.112830 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 259680 2024-10-28T20:02:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17993 2025-08-06T03:42:53.643747 application/rdf+xml 12309 2025-08-06T03:42:46.493801 image/jpeg 3322 2025-08-06T03:42:46.255782 image/jpeg 188561 2025-08-06T03:42:44.433815 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog