The National Question Book

The National Question Book: A Graded Course Of Study For Teachers And Those Preparing To Teach (1887) by Edward Richard Shaw is a comprehensive guidebook for educators and those who aspire to become teachers. The book is structured as a graded course of study, covering a wide range of topics related to the national question, which refers to the issues of national identity, citizenship, and patriotism.The book is divided into five parts, each focusing on a different aspect of the national question. Part one provides an overview of the subject, discussing the importance of national identity and the role of education in shaping it. Part two delves into the history of the national question, examining the development of national identity in various countries and the factors that have influenced it.Part three explores the different forms of government and their relationship to national identity. It includes discussions on democracy, monarchy, republicanism, and federalism. Part four focuses on the role of education in fostering national identity, with chapters on the teaching of history, literature, and language.Finally, part five deals with the practical aspects of teaching the national question, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and assessment. Throughout the book, Shaw emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and encourages teachers to engage their students in discussions and debates on the national question.Overall, The National Question Book is an essential resource for educators and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of national identity and citizenship. It provides a comprehensive and thought-provoking analysis of the subject, and its practical guidance makes it a valuable tool for teachers in the classroom.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.