ISBN: 9781936905997 - a predicament of innocents: might the schools help? (5 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. This collection of George Stranahan's essays and photographs explores the art of teaching, the minds of children, and how the educational infrastructure stifles the growth of both. The text examines educational practices, debates, and theory, and advocates learning with children rather than teaching to them--adapted from Tattered Cover Bookstore summary. Solid binding. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paper Back. Condición: Very Good. First Thus. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall. Monogram to blank preliminary page.

Softcover. Condición: As New. This collection of essays and photographs by a long-time progressive educator and photographer explores the art of teaching, the minds of children, and how the educational infrastructure stifles the growth of both. The portraits of schoolchildren taken over six decades invite pause and reflection ? what are they asking for? Innocents examines educational practices, debates, and theory, and advocates learning with children rather than teaching to them. This is a passionate book about the intersection of education and the love of learning. George Stranahan was a long time resident of Aspen, Colorado; a physicist, professor, photographer, rancher, owner of the Woody Creek Tavern, founder of Flying Dog Brewery [and Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey], philanthropist, former head of Aspen Community School, heir to Champion Sparkplug, and friend of Hunter S. Thompson and Ralph Steadman.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. First Thus. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.