How Children Fail by John Holt (English) Paperback Book

Description: How Children Fail by John Holt "First published in the mid 1960s, How Children Fail began an education reform movement that continues today. In his 1982 edition, John Holt added new insights into how children investigate the world," FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description First published in the mid 1960s, How Children Fail began an education reform movement that continues today. In his 1982 edition, John Holt added new insights into how children investigate the world, into the perennial problems of classroom learning, grading, testing, and into the role of the trust and authority in every learning situation. His understanding of children, the clarity of his thought, and his deep affection for children have made both How Children Fail and its companion volume, How Children Learn, enduring classics. Author Biography John Holt (1927-1985), one of this countrys leading educational and social critics, was the author of ten influential books which have been translated into fourteen languages. Known both as a passionate reformer and as "the gentle voice of reason" (Life magazine), John Holt offers insights into the nature of learning that are more relevant today than ever before. Table of Contents * Strategy * Fear and Failure * Real Learning * How Schools Fail * To Summarize Long Description First published in the mid 1960s, How Children Fail began an education reform movement that continues today. In his 1982 edition, John Holt added new insights into how children investigate the world, into the perennial problems of classroom learning, grading, testing, and into the role of the trust and authority in every learning situation. His understanding of children, the clarity of his thought, and his deep affection for children have made both How Children Fail and its companion volume, How Children Learn, enduring classics. Details ISBN0201484021 Short Title HOW CHILDREN FAIL REV/E Edition Description REV Series Classics in Child Development Language English ISBN-10 0201484021 ISBN-13 9780201484021 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1995 Imprint Da Capo Press Inc Place of Publication Cambridge, MA Illustrations black & white illustrations Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780201484021 UK Release Date 1995-09-04 US Release Date 1995-09-04 Author John Holt Pages 320 Publisher Hachette Books Publication Date 1995-09-04 DEWEY 155.4 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 1995-09-03 NZ Release Date 1995-09-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:102231889;

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