Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ495569
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1994
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Empowerment for Children. Curriculum Concerns.
McDermott, J. Cynthia
Social Studies and the Young Learner, v7 n1 p19-20,29 Sep-Oct 1994
Defines student empowerment and asserts that the classroom teacher can be a catalyst for that process. Discusses three aspects of classrooms that enable children to become empowered. Provides seven steps for developing democratic classrooms. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Democratic Values, Educational Philosophy, Educational Strategies, Elementary Education, Individual Development, Participative Decision Making, Self Actualization, Self Concept, Social Studies, Student Attitudes, Student School Relationship, Teacher Role, Teacher Student Relationship
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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