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Discussing the book, "How Children Fail," and interviewing the author John Holt ; part 1

BROADCAST: 1970 | DURATION: 00:54:33

Synopsis

Educator John Caldwell Holt discusses his book, "How Children Fail," part 1.

Details

Broadcast Date
1970

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 58 min.) : 10 1/2 in., 1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
54 minutes, 33 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Childhood & Youth Education

People

Educators

Tags

Holt, John Caldwell, 1923---Interviews Holt, John Caldwell, 1923- How children fail. Authors, American. Education Promotion (School) Underachievers Failure (Psychology) Dropouts Audiotapes. Radio programs. Holt, John Caldwell, 1923-, interview WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Hull, Bill Education reform Child development Coercion Student-centered approach

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