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Jonathan Kozol discusses his book "Children of the Revolution: A Yankee Teacher in the Cuban Schools"

BROADCAST: Nov. 10, 1978 | DURATION: 00:55:51

Synopsis

Studs has a spirited discussion with Jonathan Kozol who shares his adventures and learnings in Cuba that formed the basis of his book "Children of the Revolution: A Yankee Teacher in the Cuban Schools." Kozol explains the ambitious Cuban Literacy Campaign begun in the 1960s that aimed to educate the entire population, tells of children teaching adults in remote villages by lantern light, and the unity and national pride that resulted. He and Studs explore the idea of generative words in literacy education and contemplate Kozol's hope to adapt a similar approach to American education.

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 10, 1978

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55.43 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
55 minutes, 51 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Education Childhood & Youth Cold War Community Activism & Social Reform Multidisciplinary Arts Poetry Working, Labor, Economy Latino/a/x and Hispanic Culture & History

People

Authors, Writers Educators

Tags

Kozol, Jonathan--Interviews Kozol, Jonathan. Night is dark and I am far from home. Teaching, Freedom of--United States. Educational innovations Education--Aims and objectives Audiotapes. Radio programs. Kozol, Jonathan,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Kozol, Jonathan Kozol, Jonathan. Children of the revolution : Freire, Paulo, 1921-1997 Cuba--Social conditions--20th century. Castro, Fidel, 1926-2016 Batista y Zaldívar, Fulgencio, 1901-1973 Blythe, Ronald, 1922- Blythe, Ronald, 1922- Akenfield. Cuban Literacy Campaign

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