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Patrick Zimmerman discusses his teaching methods for childhood education in low-income neighborhoods ; part 2

BROADCAST: Sep. 1, 1970 | DURATION: 00:57:24

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Synopsis

Former public school teacher Patrick Zimmerman continues discussing his alternative teaching methods for childhood education in low-income and underrepresented communities in Chicago. Zimmerman discusses how the scientific emphasis of schooling today is stifling a child’s success in the classroom and calls instead for a balance between a scientific approach and a free-school approach.

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 1, 1970

Physical Format
2 sound tape reels (ca. 120 min.) :: 10 1/2 in.

Duration
57 minutes, 24 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

African American History & Culture Education Childhood & Youth Urban Life Chicago

People

Social Scientists Educators

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WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Zimmerman, Patrick--Interviews Educational innovations Open plan schools African Americans--Education. Psychologists--United States--Interviews Community and school--United States Audiotapes. Radio programs. Zimmerman, Patrick,-- interviewee Readers Learning disabled children. Childhood education Low income communities Low-income neighborhoods American school system Educators--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Interviews Teaching Teaching styles Underrepresented communities Neill, Alexander Sutherland, 1883-1973 Kohl, Herbert R. 36 children. Southern School (Chicago, Ill.) Kristofferson, Kris. Sunday mornin' comin' down (1970) Active listening

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