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Neill, Alexander Sutherland
1883
1973
Neill, A. S. (Alexander Sutherland)
A Dominie's Log
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"A Dominie's Log" by Alexander Sutherland Neill is an educational memoir written in the early 20th century. This engaging narrative explores the life and thoughts of a Scottish schoolmaster, or dominie, as he reflects on the educational system, his interactions with his students, and his philosophical insights on teaching and life. Neill's approach is characterized by a mixture of humor, candidness, and a critical view of conventional education methods. At the start of the memoir, the narrator introduces his decision to maintain a private log, feeling constrained by the formalities mandated by the Scottish education system. He candidly expresses his frustrations with the limitations of traditional education, emphasizing the need to foster genuine understanding and self-realization among his students rather than rote learning. Through humorous anecdotes about his relationships with children and the challenges of teaching, he grapples with larger questions about education, discipline, and the societal roles of his pupils in a changing world. The opening suggests that this log will be a reflection of not only his daily experiences but also his broader beliefs about education and humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Education -- Philosophy
Neill, Alexander Sutherland, 1883-1973
Education -- Scotland
Teachers -- Scotland -- Biography
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