The Principles of Education and Guidance

Originally written as an educational guide for two venerable mashpi'im (spiritual mentors) in the original yeshivah in Lubavitch, this treatise by the sixth Rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch has since serve as a classic definition and elucidation of what "education" truly is.

Translator's Introduction

The Field of Education and Guidance

Principles of Education and Guidance

Man's Self-Examination and Preparation

The First Provision: Self-examination by the Educator and Counsellor

The Second Provision: The Preparation of the Educator and Counsellor

The Third Provision: Perception of a Pupil's Character and Situation

The Pupil's Character

Classification of People Based on Four Determinants

Classification Based on Occupation

Classification Based on Financial Circumstances: Poor or Rich

Classification Based on Habit, Regardless if Good or Bad

Classification Based on Environment and Place of Residence

The 4th Provision: The Educator's Understanding

The 5th Provision: The Educator's Deliberate Reflection

The 6th Provision: Prioritization in Educational

Intrinsic and Figurative Attributes

The 7th Provision: Praise and Reward

	Translator's Introduction
	The Field of Education and Guidance
	Principles of Education and Guidance
	Man's Self-Examination and Preparation
	The First Provision: Self-examination by the Educator and Counsellor
	The Second Provision: The Preparation of the Educator and Counsellor
	The Third Provision: Perception of a Pupil's Character and Situation
	The Pupil's Character
	Classification of People Based on Four Determinants
	Classification Based on Occupation
	Classification Based on Financial Circumstances: Poor or Rich
	Classification Based on Habit, Regardless if Good or Bad
	Classification Based on Environment and Place of Residence: a Small Town or Large City
	The Fourth Provision: The Educator's Understanding of the Desirable and the Repugnant, and their Limits
	The Fifth Provision: The Educator's Deliberate Reflection in Choosing Educational Approaches and Methods
	The Sixth Provision: Prioritization in Educational Approaches and Methods
	Intrinsic and Figurative Attributes
	The Seventh Provision: Praise and Reward - Rebuke and Punishment in Education and Counselling