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The comparative and historical methods. The American textbook method
of teaching. Independence of thought based on reading. European
schools caste schools, American schools truly public. Influence
of European schools on the educational system of this country.
Report of the visiting committee of Taunton in 1801. Adoption of
the German model. Results of the adoption of the German example.
The reorganization of American schools. Origin of the high school.
Education of girls. Higher education free. American public schools
secular. The school system and its domination of the teacher.
Exercises and readings.