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Book Review: Commonwealth Universities Yearbook 1959

Book Review: Commonwealth Universities Yearbook 1959 BOOK REVIEWS Commwealth Universities Yearbook 1959. The Association of Universities of the British Commonwealth. London. 1969. Pp. 1436. f4 4s. The 1969 number of The Commonwealth Universities Yearbook follows the new and enlarged format adopted in 1968 (see Review, this Journal, April, 1969). The new features introduced in that year are continued and the contents of the previous number have been fully revised and brought up to date. Within its 1,436 pages, the directory provides comprehensive information concerning universities in all parts of the Commonwealth. The general articles describing the systems of higher education in countries with a number of separate institutions have been reprinted with necessary revisions, and for each university a detailed record of major events and statistics during 1967 is given. Main additions are information about admission to Canadian universities and " transfer year " courses in certain universities in the United Kingdom for students wishing to specialize in scientific studies without having studied such subjects in school. The Yearbook, which has over the years proved its usefulness as a reference book, should, in its now-established expanded format, continue to be highly valued. R. L. DEBIJS, Lectwer in Edwdion, university of Sydney. The Teaehing of Modem School Mathematics. E. J. James. Oxford University Press. London. 1968. Pp. 276. 3913. The book is written primarily for teachers in secondary modern schools in England, but could be read with advantage by all teachers of mathematics. It consists of three parts, a short section outlining the problems that beset the teacher of mathematics in dealing with children of average or less than average ability, with suggestions as to approaches different from those to which the children have become accustomed in earlier years ; a second part outlining what might usefully appear in the content of a course for such pupils, with methods which might be used ; and a third and longer part describing a number of '' topics " of practical and activity work as well as diversions planned to interest the child and at the same time give the necessary drill in mechanical operations. It is based on a sound psychology of learning. The writer emphasizes that the teaching of mathematics should be centred around the needs of the child, and that aspects of the subject, as well as being utilitarian, can bring him delight and give him an insight into the culture in which he is growing up. Teachers who are weary of their present method of approach and who seek new ideas to interest their pupils -- would do well to read the book. They will get something from it. NORAH A. DOYLE, DeNty Mistress, Wickhum H.S. School, N.S.W. AUSTRIUSIAU MWICAL PU.LIOHIN6 CO. LTD. SEAMER AND ARUNDEL STS.. 6-E. SYDNEY http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Australian Journal of Education SAGE

Book Review: Commonwealth Universities Yearbook 1959

Australian Journal of Education , Volume 4 (1): 1 – Apr 1, 1960

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© 1960 Australian Council for Educational Research
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0004-9441
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BOOK REVIEWS Commwealth Universities Yearbook 1959. The Association of Universities of the British Commonwealth. London. 1969. Pp. 1436. f4 4s. The 1969 number of The Commonwealth Universities Yearbook follows the new and enlarged format adopted in 1968 (see Review, this Journal, April, 1969). The new features introduced in that year are continued and the contents of the previous number have been fully revised and brought up to date. Within its 1,436 pages, the directory provides comprehensive information concerning universities in all parts of the Commonwealth. The general articles describing the systems of higher education in countries with a number of separate institutions have been reprinted with necessary revisions, and for each university a detailed record of major events and statistics during 1967 is given. Main additions are information about admission to Canadian universities and " transfer year " courses in certain universities in the United Kingdom for students wishing to specialize in scientific studies without having studied such subjects in school. The Yearbook, which has over the years proved its usefulness as a reference book, should, in its now-established expanded format, continue to be highly valued. R. L. DEBIJS, Lectwer in Edwdion, university of Sydney. The Teaehing of Modem School Mathematics. E. J. James. Oxford University Press. London. 1968. Pp. 276. 3913. The book is written primarily for teachers in secondary modern schools in England, but could be read with advantage by all teachers of mathematics. It consists of three parts, a short section outlining the problems that beset the teacher of mathematics in dealing with children of average or less than average ability, with suggestions as to approaches different from those to which the children have become accustomed in earlier years ; a second part outlining what might usefully appear in the content of a course for such pupils, with methods which might be used ; and a third and longer part describing a number of '' topics " of practical and activity work as well as diversions planned to interest the child and at the same time give the necessary drill in mechanical operations. It is based on a sound psychology of learning. The writer emphasizes that the teaching of mathematics should be centred around the needs of the child, and that aspects of the subject, as well as being utilitarian, can bring him delight and give him an insight into the culture in which he is growing up. Teachers who are weary of their present method of approach and who seek new ideas to interest their pupils -- would do well to read the book. They will get something from it. NORAH A. DOYLE, DeNty Mistress, Wickhum H.S. School, N.S.W. AUSTRIUSIAU MWICAL PU.LIOHIN6 CO. LTD. SEAMER AND ARUNDEL STS.. 6-E. SYDNEY

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Australian Journal of EducationSAGE

Published: Apr 1, 1960

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