Thomson, Godfrey Hilton, Sir, 1881-1955 (psychologist and Bell Professor of Education, University of Edinburgh)
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Handwritten bibliography of Thomson's work titled List of Publications, 1905-1954
Item
Identifier: Coll-1310/3/4/4
Scope and Contents
Details Thomson's publications largely chronologically – Thomson has used the right hand side for his own work, and the left for work of his students' which was of particular interest to him. Also contains a list of Moray House Tests published by the London University Press Limited including the test number, the prices, and when they were copyrighted; and details of reviews of Thomson's work by others. The volume contains interleaved programmes for meetings and events to...
Dates:
1905-1954
Handwritten notes, c1930s
Sub-Series
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/G1/6/1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This material was either created, collected by, or refers to Professor Sir Godfrey Thomson.
- Handwritten notes, c1930s;
- Correspondence, 1932-1941;
- Manuscript authored by Thomson titled The Mathematics of Mental Testing, c mid 20th century;
- Thomson's notebook, c 1947.
Dates:
c1930s
Handwritten notes for lecture to the Newcastle school of cooking, and lecture to Stockton Grammar School, 21 Nov 1931
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Identifier: Coll-1310/3/1/2/21
Scope and Contents
The notes are brief in content, in some cases with just one word to remind Thomson to speak about a particular topic, and are written in a mixture of English, German, and French. The notes for Thomson's address to the Newcastle School of Cookery are titled Stoic & Epicurean, and contain references to science and art, stressing the importance of both. The lecture notes for Stockton Grammar school are untitled, referring to the German...
Dates:
21 Nov 1931
In Praise of Examinations, 22 Apr 1943
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Identifier: Coll-1310/3/1/2/29
Scope and Contents
Thomson defends examinations, discussing their impartiality, fairness, and showing their importance in a democratic society where individuals progress by merit rather than nepotism. Additionally, Thomson also acknowledges the problems of examinations – namely nerves; chance and luck; time pressures on both examinees and examiners; and the inconsistent relationship between examination performance, the school record, and teachers' own ratings. He discusses possible solutions to...
Dates:
22 Apr 1943
Inaugural lecture, 1925
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Identifier: Coll-1310/3/1/2/2
Scope and Contents
Thomson discusses how intelligence is distributed between the various social or occupational levels of society. He explains the normal distribution of intelligence within the population, drawing parallels with the distribution of height. Thomson refers to inquiries carried out by him in Northumberland in 1922, and inquiries carried out in the Isle of Wight in 1924, which demonstrated that individual differences outweigh social differences, and supported the notion that heredity...
Dates:
1925
"Instinct, Intelligence, and Character", Godfrey H Thomson, London: George Allen Unwin Ltd, 1927
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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/G1/5/1/19
Scope and Contents
Inscribed Balfour Hostel.
Dates:
1927
"Instinct, Intelligence, and Character", Godfrey Thomson, London: George Allen Unwin Ltd, 1925
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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/G1/5/1/15
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The books largely regard education and intelligence testing.
Dates:
1925
Journal publications, 1907-1954
Series
Identifier: Coll-1310/2/3
Scope and Contents
Contains Thomson's, articles, reviews of others' work, lectures and addresses, notes, and letters to editors.
Items of note include Thomson's obituary of Spearman; his Galton lecture, and his Ludwig Mond lecture.
Dates:
1907-1954
Lecture by Thomson titled A Comparison of English and American Education, 1 Oct 1924
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Identifier: Coll-1310/3/1/2/1
Scope and Contents
Thomson compares the American high school system to the English secondary school system. He argues that there is much to be learned from the American system which, as a result of offering a free education up to 18 for all who wish it and are able, relies on a more varied curriculum which incorporates social and vocational education alongside more academic subjects such as English, Mathematics, classics and science. Thomson reasons that more provision should be made in England for...
Dates:
1 Oct 1924
Lecture I titled Discipline, c1916-1918
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Identifier: Coll-1310/3/1/1/2
Scope and Contents
Thomson discusses the importance of discipline in class both in a general sense, and specifically relating to music classes. He discusses the pitfalls of both too lenient and too harsh discipline; the importance of forming rules and ensuring these are as clear and as few as possible; the participation of pupils in rule making and reporting when rules are broken; and assigning a fitting punishment. He also gives pointers for achieving discipline, and stresses the responsibilities...
Dates:
c1916-1918
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