The Type Study and Charles A. McMurry

Structure in Early Elementary Social Studies

Bibliographic Data

ID11070560
AuthorsJames E Akenson (Tennessee Technological University, corresponding author), Leo W Leriche (Edith Cowan University)
Year1997
Volume25
Issue1
Pages34-53
Publication date1997-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueTheory & Research in Social Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0093-3104 • E-ISSN: 2163-1654
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00933104.1997.10505789
OpenAlexW2017520098
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited9

Charles A. McMurry exerted a great deal of influence on elementary education and particularly in the field of elementary social studies. McMurry developed the concept of Type Study as part of his comprehensive view of elementary education, yet applied it most fully to elementary social studies. The Type Study evolved as McMurry attempted to apply Herbartian concepts to the unique educational environment of the United States. The Type Study incorporated components related to apperception, concentration, and correlation in an effort to provide organization and structure. The characteristics of Type Studies published by McMurry and his methods of advocacy through teacher training provide insight into the myriad of influences on the development of elementary social studies

Field (mathematics · Mathematics education · Primary education · Social studies · Sociology · Diverse Educational Innovations Studies · Educator Training and Historical Pedagogy · Mathematics · Psychology · Science Education and Pedagogy

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