Educational Experiments in England (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alice Woods

 
9780484193689: Educational Experiments in England (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover how education in England has changed through bold, real‑world experiments.

This book surveys the shift from traditional schooling to innovative practices that tap into student responsibility, open collaboration with parents, and broader social aims. Through chapter‑level progress reports, it offers a window into how schools have experimented with discipline, governance, and new forms of learning.

  • Read about specific experiments and schools, from form government in Froebel‑affiliated institutes to open‑air and health focus in rural districts.
  • See how teachers, pupils, and parents collaborate to shape routines, praise, and accountability.
  • Learn how early advocates framed freedom, responsibility, and community in education.
  • Gain historical context for the evolution of modern schooling and its ongoing challenges.
Ideal for readers of education history, reform-minded teachers, and anyone curious about how English classrooms and schools have tried to meet changing social needs.

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