Thomson, Godfrey Hilton, Sir, 1881-1955 (psychologist and Bell Professor of Education, University of Edinburgh)
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Found in 253 Collections and/or Records:
"The Factorial Analysis of Human Ability", Godfrey H Thomson, London: University of London Press, 1939
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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/G1/5/1/32
Scope and Contents
The volume is a first edition which has been heavily annotated by Thomson.
Dates:
1939
"The Factorial Analysis of Human Ability", Godfrey H Thomson, London: University of London Press, 1951
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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/G1/5/1/47
Scope and Contents
Both copies contain a small number of annotations. Also includes 1 page of handwritten notes, including a table for insertion in the next edition (which was never published).
Dates:
1951
The Food of the Gods, 27 November 1925
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Identifier: Coll-1310/3/1/2/3
Scope and Contents
Thomson begins by emphasising the vital role that school education plays in civilised society. He takes the title of his talk from the H G Wells novel, to which he makes reference. The food of the gods he alludes to is both science and art, and he stresses the importance of both to a balanced civilisation where the two are united by the mastery of language.Thomson praises the school for the opportunities it provides for its pupils and the benefits in...
Dates:
27 November 1925
The Function of Education in the Biological Record, 16 Feb 1930
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Identifier: Coll-1310/3/1/2/15
Scope and Contents
Thomson parallels and compares competition in the natural world, where the weakest are eliminated and education through play prepares the individual for their environment, with that in the human world, where co-operation protects the unfit and education contributes to a differential birth rate.He discusses possible reasons for the connection between intelligence, education, and family size, exploring whether this phenomenon is due to genetics, environment, or both. He refers to...
Dates:
16 Feb 1930
The Function of Education in the Biological Record, 16 Feb 1930
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Identifier: Coll-1310/3/1/3/2
Scope and Contents
This lecture is a duplicate of Coll-1310/3/1/2/15, with the addition of a leaflet from the RPA stating their aims, rules, constitution, and objectives, a membership form, and a letter to Thomson from the Rationalist Press Association reminding Thomson of his engagement to lecture.
Dates:
16 Feb 1930
The Growth of Intelligence in Children, c1930s-1940s
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Identifier: Coll-1310/3/1/2/10
Scope and Contents
The notes are very brief with simple headings to aid Thomson's memory. Topics covered include the development of babies; intelligence testing and IQ; variation; examinations; teaching methods.
Dates:
c1930s-1940s
The Means to the End: Equal Opportunity and Hard Work, 7 March 1942
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Identifier: Coll-1310/3/1/2/26
Scope and Contents
The lecture is almost identical in content to The Need for Vocational Education, with the exception that Thomson expands more upon the role of play in education.
Dates:
7 March 1942
The Nature of Intelligence, 10 Jul 1930
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Identifier: Coll-1310/3/1/2/16
Scope and Contents
In this lecture, Thomson explores what intelligence is. He discusses the tendency to see intelligence and instinct as separate entities, and why he thinks this is inaccurate; the idea that thinking is simply trial and error using concepts and imagery rather than action; and the correlation between consciousness and intelligence in relation to the flashes of insight that come from the unconscious. He also discusses the work of Spearman, suggesting that...
Dates:
10 Jul 1930
The need for Vocational Education, c 1942
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Identifier: Coll-1310/3/1/2/24
Scope and Contents
Thomson stresses the need for more investment and energy to be put into vocational education, looking to America as an example.He emphasises the imbalance of educational investment between the average student versus the above average or the mentally impaired student, arguing that all 3 should receive the same investment, though the methods and curriculum may be different. He proposes the creation of secondary schools equipped for vocational training and apprenticeship, staffed by...
Dates:
c 1942
The Psychology of Teaching, c1930
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Identifier: Coll-1310/3/2
Scope and Contents
The book concerns the practical application of psychology to teaching. Some pages are in disorder and many are duplicated, and there are some chapters missing from the book. The remaining chapters and notes for chapters are as follows:
The central problem, which regards gaining and maintaining the child's interest;
Practice with...
Dates:
c1930
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