Sir John Adams

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. Adams was joined with a mistress and master of Method (later Vice-Principals). The bulk of the teaching was carried out by the Vice-Principals and other specialists were appointed to teach specific subjects, including Cyril Burt. Initially the LDTC only provided teacher training courses lasting between 1 and 3 years.

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