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Discussing the controversy over the use of the book "Working" by author Studs Terkel in a senior vocational class. Interviews with Kay Nichols, teacher, and two high school classes, as well as Bob Burns and Jim Richardson. The students talk of how the "bad" language in the book is heard from their peers on a daily basis and they don't find it offensive. [recorded in Girard, Pennsylvania]
Philip Hilts, an author and journalist, discusses behavior modification and it advantages and dangers. He delves into B. F. Skinner and Ivan Pavlov's work and explains how behavior modification is used today. Hilts discusses cases used in prisons, schools, and workplaces. Hilts also talks about typical medications given to children who are said to experience hyperactivity.
An interesting, half-hour interview conducted while Taylor was visiting Chicago on a lecture tour. The two discuss student discontent on campuses across the United States, intellectuals' work in military defense and cynicism among those in the professional-education hierarchy.
E.R. Braithwaite, Guyanese-born British-American novelist, writer, teacher and diplomat discusses his writing and career. The interview opens with Mr. Braithwaite, reading from his book "Reluctant neighbors".
Educator and lecturer Harold Taylor discusses with Studs a variety of higher-education related topics, including being students being politically aware, on-campus activism and the role of instructors in students' lives.
Educator John Caldwell Holt discusses his book "How Children Fail," part 2. This is a continuation of the conversation from "1993414-4-1."
Educator John Caldwell Holt discusses his book, "How Children Fail," part 1.
Discussing the book "Whatever happened to the quiz kids" with the author Ruth Duskin Feldman.
Discussing the book, "Freedom and beyond," and interviewing the author John Holt (includes an excerpt of A. S. Neill 1962-12).
Danilo Dolci discusses his life in Italy, his book "The Man Who Plays Alone", architecture, agriculture, social activism, his inspirations, and his career. Tom Cornell translates for Danilo Dolci. Includes at the end of the program an Italian song by Jerre Mangione and an Italian song called "Bella Ciao".