Louis Agassiz as a Teacher; illustrative extracts on his method of instruction

"Louis Agassiz as a Teacher; illustrative extracts on his method of instruction" by Lane Cooper is a detailed look into the teaching style of scientist Louis Agassiz, focusing on how he taught in the early 1900's. The book is a collection of stories and lessons showing Agassiz's special way of teaching, which valued hands-on learning, watching things closely, and thinking for yourself. Cooper uses stories and real moments with his students to show how Agassiz's teaching changed them, connecting science and liberal arts. The book shows how Agassiz taught at places like Neuchatel and Harvard, giving each student personalized attention. He really believed students should look at nature closely to understand big ideas. Each chapter shares how Agassiz pushed his students, often leaving them alone with items to examine to help them discover and learn on their own. Through these examples, Agassiz inspired his students to be curious and love learning, hoping they would continue to learn and explore science throughout their lives, and the book shows how Agassiz's teaching promoted a full understanding of knowledge that crosses different fields.