The Elements of General Method, Based on the Principles of Herbart

"The Elements of General Method, Based on the Principles of Herbart" by Charles A. McMurry is a book from the late 1800s that looks at how to teach kids, using ideas from a man named Herbart. It's all about making sure kids grow up to be good people, not just smart ones. In the beginning, the book talks about how popular Herbart's teaching methods are, especially in Germany, and how American teachers are getting excited about them too. McMurry points out that school shouldn't just be about memorizing facts; it should help kids build strong morals and do what's right. The early parts of the book ask important questions about what we really want kids to get out of school and how we can teach them in a way that helps them become good people.