The Educator: Prize Essays On The Expediency And Means Of Elevating The Profession Of The Educator In Society

by John Lalor

The Prize Essays On The Expediency And Means Of Elevating The Profession Of The Educator In Society is a book written by John Lalor and published in 1839. The book is a collection of essays that won prizes in a competition organized by the National Society for the Education of the Poor in the Principles of the Established Church. The book aims to explore the importance of elevating the profession of educators in society and the means by which this can be achieved. The essays cover a wide range of topics related to education, such as the role of teachers in promoting moral and religious values, the importance of teacher training, the need for better pay and working conditions for teachers, and the role of education in promoting social and economic progress. The book provides insights into the state of education in the early 19th century and highlights the challenges faced by educators at that time. It also offers valuable perspectives on the role of education in society and the importance of investing in the development of the teaching profession. Overall, The Educator is a thought-provoking and insightful book that provides a historical perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing educators in society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education and the development of the teaching profession.Also Authored By J. Simpson And Mrs. G. R. Porter.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.

548 pages, Paperback

First published October 4, 2013

About the author

Irish journalist and author.

In 1836 he left Ireland to work as an parliamentary reporter in London.

In 1837 he graduated with a B.A. at Trinity College, Dublin.

In 1839 Lalor obtained the prize of one hundred guineas awarded by the Central Society of Education for an essay on The Expediency and Means of Elevating the Profession of the Educator in Society.

Brought up as a Catholic, about 1844 Lalor joined the Unitarian church, and undertook the editorship of the Unitarian weekly paper The Inquirer. He himself contributed articles on the Factory Bill, Ireland, and on education. His last work for the press was Money and Morals: a Book for the Times, 1852, a portion of which was reprinted in 1864 under the title of England among the Nations.