Patrick Zimmerman discusses his teaching methods for childhood education in low-income neighborhoods ; part 1

BROADCAST: Sep. 1, 1970 | DURATION: 00:00:01

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Synopsis

Former public school teacher Patrick Zimmerman discusses education and the free school movement for low-income and underrepresented communities in Chicago. Zimmerman discusses his time spent as a public school teacher and how this inspired his transition to teaching using alternative schooling methods in childhood education.

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 1, 1970

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

Duration
1 second

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Chicago Education Childhood & Youth Urban Life

People

Social Scientists Educators

Tags

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 Low income communities American South Uptown (Chicago, Ill.) American school system Free schools--United States. Free school movement Alternative schools Educators--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Interviews. Underrepresented communities Teaching Teaching styles

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