John Adams (educationist)

Sir John Adams (1857–1934) was a Scottish education scholar. He was the first Principal of UCL Institute of Education. Adams had previously been the Professor of Education at University of Glasgow.[1] Adams was joined with a mistress and master of Method (later Vice-Principals).[2] The bulk of the teaching was carried out by the Vice-Principals and other specialists were appointed to teach specific subjects, including Cyril Burt.[3] Initially the LDTC only provided teacher training courses lasting between 1 and 3 years.[4]

John Adams Hall, the IOE's main hall of residence, named after the first principal

References

  1. ↑ Curthoys, rev. M. C. (2004). "Adams, Sir John (1857–1934)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography,. Online edition. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 23 May 2008.
  2. ↑ Aldrich (2002). The Institute of Education 1902–2002: A centenary history. p. 19. ISBN 0-85473-635-2.
  3. ↑ Aldrich (2002). The Institute of Education 1902–2002: A centenary history. pp. 19–24. ISBN 0-85473-635-2.
  4. ↑ Aldrich (2002). The Institute of Education 1902–2002: A centenary history. p. 26. ISBN 0-85473-635-2.


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