Traces the development of an infant teacher’s approach to a class over a period of eight months at Pastorious Public School, Philadelphia. Initial traditional methods gain little response from her negro and underprivileged students. On introduction of a more relaxed and individual teaching program, the children become more involved with their surroundings and teacher.
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ACMI Identifier
504403
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → African Americans
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → African Americans
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education - Experimental methods
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education - Study and teaching
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Primary school teaching
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Teachers
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Teachers - Attitudes
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Teaching - Methodology
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Education of children
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)