ARMENIAN GEOGRAPHY TEXTBOOKS AND THE TEACHING OF GEOGRAPHY IN ARMENIAN SCHOOLS IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

Abstract

This paper examines the creation of Armenian geometry textbooks in the second half of the 19th century. Research conducted by Armenian specialists in compiling these textbooks is presented. The methods underlying their compilation and the innovations introduced during this period are presented, with an emphasis on the use of illustrations.

Two trends in the history of geometry teaching methods in Armenian schools, observed in Armenian textbooks published until the end of the 19th century, are presented.

It shows how Armenian methodologists and progressive teachers studied the textbooks and practices of progressive European and Russian schools. They translated the best French, German, and Russian textbooks of the time into Armenian. Finally, by creatively reworking both previous Armenian textbooks and the best European and Russian textbooks, and drawing on scientific advances in mathematics, Armenian authors have compiled several original textbooks.