A Dominie in Doubt by Alexander Sutherland Neill
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"A Dominie in Doubt" by Alexander Sutherland Neill is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of education and authority through the musings and conversations of a school teacher, primarily focusing on his reflections on the nature of teaching and the psychology of children. The protagonist, a dominie (a Scottish term for a schoolmaster), grapples with his beliefs about education and the impact of discipline on students,
revealing a critical and often humorous viewpoint on traditional teaching methods. The opening portion of the novel introduces the main character, who is engaged in a candid conversation with his friend Macdonald about his previous writings on education, particularly his book "A Dominie’s Log." The dominie expresses dissatisfaction with his past views, admitting that they are outdated. He emphasizes the importance of interest over authority in education, challenging the traditional disciplinary methods used by contemporary teachers like Duncan, who represents a more rigid education style. Through witty dialogue and self-reflection, Neill sets the stage for a deeper inquiry into progressive educational philosophies and the psychological factors affecting learning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Neill, Alexander Sutherland, 1883-1973 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Dominie in Doubt |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LF: Education: Individual institutions: Europe |
| Subject | Education -- Philosophy |
| Subject | Neill, Alexander Sutherland, 1883-1973 |
| Subject | Education -- Scotland |
| Subject | Teachers -- Scotland -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25306 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-25306-0 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 458 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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