Publication Date
1952
Subjects
Child psychology, Individualised teaching, Primary education
Abstract
First published in 1952, this pamphlet suggests that schools should consider the needs and possibilities of each, individual child and cater the curriculum accordingly, to meet those needs. It suggests two considerations in determining best practice: determining the ‘learning level’ and ‘learning load’ of each student. It also emphasises the need to distinguish between achievement and capacity, in measuring students’ success. The pamphlet argues that the aim of a ’vigorous and progressive education’ should be to promote student independence.
Recommended Citation
Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), "The individual child" (1952).
https://research.acer.edu.au/pss/2
Copyright Statement
Copyright Australian Council for Educational Research
Place of Publication
Melbourne, Australia
Publisher
Australian Council for Educational Research
Comments
Primary school studies / Australian Council for Educational Research ; n.2