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Bill Ayers discusses his book "To Teach"

BROADCAST: Jun. 23, 1993 | DURATION: 00:49:22

Synopsis

According to Bill Ayers, in order to be a good teacher, one must 1st become a student of his/her students' lives. New ideas on how to become a better teacher are offered in Ayers' book, "To Teach: The Journey of a Teacher.'

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 23, 1993

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
49 minutes, 22 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Childhood & Youth Law, Crime, Prison Education Community Activism & Social Reform Chicago

People

Educators Authors, Writers

Tags

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