ISBN: 9781334840289 - first national conference on the work-study-play or platoon plan (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the implementation of the 'work-study-play', or 'platoon' method of elementary education. Originating in 1918, this alternative pedagogy emerged as a response to overcrowded classrooms in factories of the Midwest. This is a replicated model that focuses on dividing students' days between practical, academic and play-based activities, employing multiple spaces for specialised instruction and activities, such as auditoriums, playgrounds, and workshops. The book evaluates the effectiveness of this method, concluding that it leads to improved academic performance while enriching the school experience with social and cultural activities. Additionally, the work-study-play method proves to enhance students' health and well-being through structured play and exercise. The book argues that this approach is particularly valuable in underprivileged urban areas, as it provides a more engaging and supportive learning environment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…