They can do it

United States, 1968

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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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Credits

director

Lore Rasmussen

producer

Allan Leitman

production company

Education Development Centre

Duration

00:34:12:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1968

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