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.