THE EDUCATION OF A PRINCIPAL: SIR WILLIAM PETERSON - PRINCIPAL OF McGILL (1895 - 1919)

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  • Reginald Edwards McGill University

Abstract

Sir William Peterson served as Principal of McGill University from 1895 to 1919. His education in Scotland, Germany, and England took place between the years 1865 and 1882, a period when educational opportunities were increasing but more were demanded. An examination of this educational background, and of Peterson's activities, throws light upon the development and character of one who contributed greatly to establishing the reputation of McGill amongst Nonh American universities. RESUMÉ Sir William Peterson a été principal de l'Université McGill de 1895 à 1919. Il avait reçu sa formation en Écosse, en Allemagne et en Angleterre entre 1865 et 1882, soit à une époque où les possibilités en matière d'éducation se faisaient plus nombreuses, mais où beaucoup laissait encore à désirer. L'examen de la formation et des activités de Peterson permet de mieux comprendre l'évolution et la personnalité d'un homme qui a grandement contribué à asseoir la réputation de McGill parmi les universités nord-américaines.

Author Biography

Reginald Edwards, McGill University

Reginald Edwards, now Professor Emeritus in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, McGill University, has taught at universities in England, the United States, and Canada He was a one-time president of the Comparative and International Education Society, and has been a contributor to several journals and the World Year Books of Education. He was the first elected McGill Senator from the Faculty of Education. Reginald Edwards, professeur émérite au département de psychopédagogie et counselling de l'université McGill a enseigné dans plusieurs universités en Grande-Bretagne, aux États-Unis et au Canada. Il a été président de la Société canadienne d'éducation comparée et internationale et a publié de nombreux articles dans des revues savantes ainsi que dans les World Year Books of Education. Il a été le premier membre de la faculté des sciences de l'éducation à être élu au Sénat de l'Université McGill.

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Published

1993-09-01

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Edwards, R. (1993). THE EDUCATION OF A PRINCIPAL: SIR WILLIAM PETERSON - PRINCIPAL OF McGILL (1895 - 1919). McGill Journal of Education / Revue Des Sciences De l’éducation De McGill, 28(003). Retrieved from https://mje.mcgill.ca/article/view/8122

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Vol. 28 No. 003 (1993)

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