Principles of Secondary Education

The book Principles of Secondary Education by Alexander Inglis is a comprehensive analysis of the factors and principles involved in a constructive theory of secondary education. Inglis discusses the physical traits of secondary-school pupils the growth of children in height and weight and the correlation between physical and mental development. He challenges the notion of distinct stages of mental development emphasizing continuous growth and individual differences. The book also explores the history and evolution of secondary education in America and Germany highlighting the different systems and approaches. Inglis addresses the challenges in articulation between elementary and secondary education advocating for reforms to benefit students.