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Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling

by John Taylor Gatto

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Strong words from the New York State Teacher of the Year! Twenty-six years of award-winning teaching have led John Gatto to the sad conclusion that compulsory governmental school does little but teach young people to follow orders. Dumbing Us Down offers a radical critique of public schooling, and suggests a guerilla curriculum of daily involvement in our communities.
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ISBN:
9780865712317
Subtitle:
The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling
Author:
Gatto, John Taylor
Author:
Gatto, John
Publisher:
New Society Publishers
Location:
Philadelphia :
Subject:
Educators
Subject:
Education
Subject:
Philosophy
Subject:
History
Subject:
United states
Subject:
Non-Formal Education
Subject:
Philosophy & Social Aspects
Subject:
Gatto, John Taylor
Subject:
Education -- United States -- Philosophy.
Subject:
General education.
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references.
Series Volume:
5
Publication Date:
c1992
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
128
Dimensions:
0.00 x 0.00 in
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