Learning from Earl Kelley and Kids.

McConnell, John

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ERIC Number: EJ486961

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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Learning from Earl Kelley and Kids.

McConnell, John

Hands On, n48 p52-55 Sum 1994

A teacher reflects on what he learned from his students and educator Earl Kelley's writings, when 30 years ago as a beginning teacher, he attempted a democratic approach to teaching junior high school science and math. This approach encouraged student collaboration in the planning of learning activities, community projects, and student assessment. (LP)

Descriptors: Democratic Values, Educational Change, Educational Experience, Educational Principles, Junior High School Students, Mathematics Instruction, Participative Decision Making, Personal Narratives, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Teacher Student Relationship, Teaching Experience

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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