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Gilliver, John – Use of English, 1990
Argues that, as the world becomes increasingly less human and more technocratic, staying in contact with whatever is humane requires conscious effort. Suggests the use of poetry writing assignments as a means of preserving children's inventiveness and imagination. Provides examples of poems written by schoolchildren. (SG)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Elementary Education, Humanistic Education, Humanization
