ORGANIZATION OF THE CURRICULUM 156
Necessity of practical decisions in spite of confusion. The doctrine
of discipline. The doctrine of natural education in the form of the
doctrine of freedom. Concentration and interest. Popular attitude
toward discipline. Examples of discipline and freedom. Natural
education and recognition of individual differences. Natural education
as training for life. Training in the methods of knowledge and
general training. Examples of views on formal training. Prominence of
curriculum in determining quality of instruction. Bases for judging
curriculum and syllabi. Formal discipline and transfer of training.
Relation of subjects to maturity of pupils. Summary. Exercises and
readings.